Quick answer
TCU Horned Frogs defeated Cincinnati Bearcats 45–23 in Week 14, 2025. Final score: Cincinnati Bearcats 23, TCU Horned Frogs 45.
Game summary
TCU Horned Frogs rolled past Cincinnati Bearcats 45–23 in Week 14 of the 2025 season.
- Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
- Passing leader: Josh Hoover (TCU) — 69.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +6.53 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: J. Payne — 9.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Jordan Dwyer — 1 rec, 69.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Cincinnati (+0.286/play) vs TCU (+0.187/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 23 | |
| 18 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 45 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Josh Hoover (TCU) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD · +6.53 EPA/play +6.53 EPA
- No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Hoover (TCU) — 142.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +5.87 EPA
- No Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Sorsby (Cincinnati) — 192.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.89 EPA
Rushing
- J. Payne (TCU) — 9.0 yds · 1 TD +3.59 EPA
Receiving
- Jordan Dwyer (TCU) — 1 rec · 69.0 yds +6.53 EPA
- #26 J.Payne caught at 39 (TCU) — 1 rec · 44.0 yds +3.87 EPA
- #10 C.Goodie caught at 25 (Cincinnati) — 1 rec · 40.0 yds +1.94 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hoover | 1 | 100.0% | 69 | 1 | +6.53 | +6.53 | |
| No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Hoover | 14 | 78.6% | 142 | 0 | +0.42 | +5.87 | |
| No Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Sorsby | 31 | 61.3% | 192 | 0 | +0.03 | +0.89 | |
| Shotgun #10 J.Hoover | 5 | 80.0% | 28 | 0 | -0.17 | -0.83 | |
| Shotgun #2 B.Sorsby | 2 | 50.0% | 3 | 0 | -0.58 | -1.16 | |
| Shotgun #14 J.Manjack IV | 1 | 0.0% | -10 | 0 | -3.56 | -3.56 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 52 | 73 |
| EPA / play | +0.286 | +0.187 |
| Total EPA | +14.85 | +13.63 |
| Success rate | 44.2% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.252 | +0.496 |
| Rush EPA / play | +0.362 | +0.044 |
| Yards | 397 | 500 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 4 | 9 | -1.98 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 8 | 34 | +0.16 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 3 | 9 | +3.46 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 5 | 81 | +6.49 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 7 | 85 | +7.22 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 3 | 75 | +4.91 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 8 | 70 | +5.91 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 12 | 37 | -2.14 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 5 | 67 | +0.96 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 9 | 75 | +6.13 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 4 | 19 | -0.43 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 6 | 41 | +2.54 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 1 | -10 | -3.56 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 3 | -4 | -2.69 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 3 | 6 | -2.62 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 9 | 55 | -2.97 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Jordan Dwyer for a touchdown (69 yards) (+6.53 EPA)
- Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Rush (2nd & 5) (+3.91 EPA)
- Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.Hoover pass to #26 J.Payne caught at 39 for 44 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.87 EPA)
- Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · #4 C.Allen caught at 10 catch for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.8 EPA)
- Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · J. Payne rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+3.59 EPA)
- Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Shotgun #14 J.Manjack IV sacked for a loss of 10 yards (1st & 10) (-3.56 EPA)
- Q4 · TCU Horned Frogs · Rushing touchdown (+3.45 EPA)
- Q3 · Cincinnati Bearcats · No Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Sorsby pass to #11 J.Royer caught at 45 for 26 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.41 EPA)
Key takeaways
- TCU Horned Frogs controlled the final (45–23) in Week 14.
- Passing edge: Josh Hoover (TCU) — 69.0 yds, 1 TD.
- EPA edge: Cincinnati at 0.286 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 Cincinnati Bearcats vs TCU Horned Frogs?
Cincinnati Bearcats 23, TCU Horned Frogs 45 in Week 14 of the 2025 college football season.
Who won Cincinnati Bearcats vs TCU Horned Frogs?
TCU Horned Frogs won with a final score of 23–45.
Where can I find the Cincinnati Bearcats vs TCU Horned Frogs box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756967.
Who led Cincinnati Bearcats vs TCU Horned Frogs in passing?
Josh Hoover (TCU) led passers with 69.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Cincinnati Bearcats at TCU Horned Frogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bearcats
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
TCU Horned Frogs
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W