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TCU Horned Frogs vs. SMU Mustangs: 2024 Week 4 Recap

Mustangs defeat Frogs 66–42 in Week 4

Josh Hoover paced the box score as Mustangs closed out a 42–66 Week 4 finish.

TCU Horned Frogs 42 3-2
Final 42–66
SMU Mustangs 66 3-2 Winner
Winner
SMU Mustangs
Final score
42–66
Halftime
TCU Horned Frogs 36–18 SMU Mustangs
Top passer
Josh Hoover
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Hoover

Top CFB performers · Frogs

  • Josh Hoover 429.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +26.5 EPA
  • Cam Cook 24.0 yds · 1 TD -11.5 EPA
  • Jeremy Payne 21.0 yds -0.1 EPA

Top CFB performers · Mustangs

  • Kevin Jennings 137.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +6.4 EPA
  • Brashard Smith 127.0 yds · 3 TD +2.8 EPA
  • Kevin Jennings 41.0 yds -3.3 EPA

Quick answer

SMU Mustangs defeated TCU Horned Frogs 66–42 in Week 4, 2024. Final score: TCU Horned Frogs 42, SMU Mustangs 66.

Game summary

SMU Mustangs rolled past TCU Horned Frogs 66–42 in Week 4 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 14 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 17 plays.
  • Passing leader: Josh Hoover (TCU) — 429.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.61 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Brashard Smith — 127.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: Jack Bech — 8 rec, 166.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: TCU (+0.259/play) vs SMU (+0.153/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
TCU Horned Frogs122461242
SMU Mustangs31515666

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

TCUTCU Horned Frogs
SMUSMU Mustangs

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SMU
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 34
    Score
    0-3

    Field goal good from 51 yards

  2. TCU
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-3

    Fumble returned for a touchdown

  3. TCU
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-3

    Punt return touchdown

  4. TCU
    Q2TD
    JHJosh Hoover

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-3

    Josh Hoover rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  5. TCU
    Q2TD
    CCCam Cook

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-3

    Cam Cook rushes 7 yards for a touchdown

  6. SMU
    Q2TD
    BSBrashard Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    24-9

    Brashard Smith rushes 25 yards for a touchdown

  7. TCU
    Q2TD
    EMEric McAlister

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-9

    Josh Hoover pass to Eric McAlister for a touchdown (19 yards)

  8. SMU
    Q2TD
    JHJordan Hudson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    30-15

    Kevin Jennings pass to Jordan Hudson for a touchdown (10 yards)

  9. TCU
    Q2TD
    JHJosh Hoover

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    36-15

    Josh Hoover — Interception returned for a touchdown

  10. SMU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 32
    Score
    36-18

    Field goal good from 49 yards

  11. TCU
    Q3TD
    JBJack Bech

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-18

    Josh Hoover pass to Jack Bech for a touchdown (46 yards)

  12. SMU
    Q3TD
    BSBrashard Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-24

    Kevin Jennings pass to Brashard Smith for a touchdown (24 yards)

  13. SMU
    Q3TD
    BSBrashard Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    42-30

    Brashard Smith rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  14. SMU
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 28
    Score
    42-33

    Field goal good from 45 yards

  15. TCU
    Q4TD
    JBJack Bech

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    48-33

    Josh Hoover pass to Jack Bech for a touchdown (15 yards)

  16. SMU
    Q4TD
    BSBrashard Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    48-39

    Brashard Smith rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  17. TCU
    Q4TD
    JBJordyn Bailey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    54-39

    Ken Seals pass to Jordyn Bailey for a touchdown (6 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Josh Hoover (TCU) — 429.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.61 EPA/play +26.46 EPA
  • Ken Seals (TCU) — 19.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.37 EPA/play +6.73 EPA
  • Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 137.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.34 EPA/play +6.39 EPA

Rushing

  • Brashard Smith (SMU) — 127.0 yds · 3 TD +0.16 EPA
  • Cam Cook (TCU) — 24.0 yds · 1 TD -0.82 EPA
  • Kevin Jennings (SMU) — 41.0 yds -0.33 EPA

Receiving

  • Jack Bech (TCU) — 8 rec · 166.0 yds +3.02 EPA
  • Eric McAlister (TCU) — 6 rec · 114.0 yds +2.50 EPA
  • Cam Cook (TCU) — 4 rec · 20.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Josh HooverTCU4362.8%4293+0.61+26.46
Ken SealsTCU2100.0%191+3.37+6.73
Kevin JenningsSMU1973.7%1372+0.34+6.39

Team EPA comparison

StatTCUSMU
Plays7559
EPA / play+0.259+0.153
Total EPA+19.40+9.05
Success rate42.7%49.2%
Pass EPA / play+0.738+0.336
Rush EPA / play-0.460+0.067
Yards524371

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1SMU1041+0.05Field goal
Q1TCU625-0.35Touchdown
Q1TCU33-2.87Touchdown
Q1TCU1465+6.38Rush TD
Q2SMU37-5.07Fumble
Q2TCU619+0.77Rush TD
Q2SMU749+4.38Rush TD
Q2TCU780+6.83Pass TD
Q2SMU1160+5.06Pass TD
Q2TCU364-7.84Touchdown
Q2TCU36-0.57Punt
Q2SMU231-1.19Field goal
Q3TCU795+9.70Pass TD
Q3SMU480+5.65Pass TD
Q3TCU3-10-4.31Fumble
Q3SMU11+0.27Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.45 EPA)
  2. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.42 EPA)
  3. Q4 · TCU Horned Frogs · Ken Seals pass to Jordyn Bailey for a touchdown (6 yards) (+5.83 EPA)
  4. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Fumble (-5.36 EPA)
  5. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Eric McAlister for a touchdown (19 yards) (+5.36 EPA)
  6. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Jack Bech for a touchdown (46 yards) (+4.96 EPA)
  7. Q4 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Jack Bech for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.72 EPA)
  8. Q2 · SMU Mustangs · Kevin Jennings pass to Jordan Hudson for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.57 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • SMU Mustangs controlled the final (66–42) in Week 4.
  • Passing edge: Josh Hoover (TCU) — 429.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • EPA edge: TCU at 0.259 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 TCU Horned Frogs vs SMU Mustangs?

TCU Horned Frogs 42, SMU Mustangs 66 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won TCU Horned Frogs vs SMU Mustangs?

SMU Mustangs won with a final score of 42–66.

Where can I find the TCU Horned Frogs vs SMU Mustangs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635557.

Who led TCU Horned Frogs vs SMU Mustangs in passing?

Josh Hoover (TCU) led passers with 429.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

TCU Horned Frogs

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

SMU Mustangs

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W