Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. TCU Horned Frogs: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

TCU Horned Frogs defeated Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 34–3 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 3, TCU Horned Frogs 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns	0	0	0	3	3
TCU Horned Frogs	12	12	6	0	34

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Josh Hoover (TCU) — 261.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +6.71 EPA
• Daniel Beale (Louisiana) — 13.0 yds · -0.02 EPA/play -0.07 EPA
• D'Wayne' Winfield (Louisiana) — 6.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -0.49 EPA

Rushing

• Zylan Perry (Louisiana) — 49.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Nate Palmer (TCU) — 30.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Trent Battle (TCU) — 42.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

• Eric McAlister (TCU) — 8 rec · 87.0 yds +1.21 EPA
• Drake Dabney (TCU) — 3 rec · 73.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• JP Richardson (TCU) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Josh Hoover	TCU	34	58.8%	261	4	+0.20	+6.71
Daniel Beale	Louisiana	4	75.0%	13	0	-0.02	-0.07
D'Wayne' Winfield	Louisiana	2	50.0%	6	0	-0.25	-0.49
Ken Seals	TCU	2	50.0%	5	0	-0.98	-1.97
Ben Wooldridge	Louisiana	23	30.4%	26	0	-0.67	-15.51

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Louisiana	TCU
Plays	59	67
EPA / play	-0.377	-0.005
Total EPA	-22.21	-0.34
Success rate	30.5%	40.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.554	+0.132
Rush EPA / play	-0.204	-0.164
Yards	183	390

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	TCU	11	85	+6.95	Pass TD
Q1	Louisiana	6	38	+0.16	Missed FG
Q1	TCU	10	63	+4.48	Pass TD
Q1	Louisiana	3	-5	-3.47	Punt
Q1	TCU	9	30	-1.45	Field goal
Q2	Louisiana	5	8	-2.09	Punt
Q2	TCU	8	60	+0.57	Field goal
Q2	Louisiana	3	6	-1.32	Punt
Q2	TCU	3	3	-1.54	Punt
Q2	Louisiana	1	4	-3.56	Interception
Q2	TCU	4	28	+3.59	Pass TD
Q2	Louisiana	3	6	-0.45	Punt
Q2	TCU	1	-7	-1.92	Ended
Q3	Louisiana	6	-1	-3.20	Punt
Q3	TCU	4	54	+3.07	Pass TD
Q3	Louisiana	6	17	-3.43	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass intercepted (-6.72 EPA)
2. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to JP Richardson for a touchdown (20 yards) (+5.39 EPA)
3. Q1 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Ben Wooldridge pass to Jacob Bernard for 25 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.61 EPA)
4. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Ben Wooldridge pass intercepted (-3.56 EPA)
5. Q4 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Daniel Beale pass intercepted (-2.84 EPA)
6. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Drake Dabney for 44 yards (2nd & 11) (+2.75 EPA)
7. Q2 · Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns · Ben Wooldridge pass to Bill Davis for a loss of 18 yards (2nd & 15) (-2.68 EPA)
8. Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Eric McAlister for a touchdown (1 yard) (+2.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• TCU Horned Frogs controlled the final (34–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Josh Hoover (TCU) — 261.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: TCU at -0.005 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs TCU Horned Frogs?

Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 3, TCU Horned Frogs 34 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs TCU Horned Frogs?

TCU Horned Frogs won with a final score of 3–34.

Where can I find the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs TCU Horned Frogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677096.

Who led Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs TCU Horned Frogs in passing?

Josh Hoover (TCU) led passers with 261.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns at TCU Horned Frogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.