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Cincinnati Bearcats vs. TCU Horned Frogs: 2025 Week 14 Recap

Frogs defeat Bearcats 45–23 in Week 14

Josh Hoover paced the box score as Frogs closed out a 23–45 Week 14 finish.

Cincinnati Bearcats 23 7-6
Final 23–45
TCU Horned Frogs 45 9-4 Winner
Winner
TCU Horned Frogs
Final score
23–45
Halftime
Cincinnati Bearcats 15–27 TCU Horned Frogs
Top passer
Josh Hoover
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Hoover

Top CFB performers · Bearcats

  • No Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.Sorsby 192.0 yds · +0.03 EPA/play +0.9 EPA
  • #10 C.Goodie caught at 25 1 rec · 40.0 yds +1.9 EPA
  • #4 C.Allen caught at 10 1 rec · 35.0 yds +3.8 EPA

Top CFB performers · Frogs

  • Josh Hoover 69.0 yds · 1 TD · +6.53 EPA/play +6.5 EPA
  • J. Payne 9.0 yds · 1 TD +3.6 EPA
  • Jordan Dwyer 1 rec · 69.0 yds +6.5 EPA

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.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cincinnati Bearcats690623
TCU Horned Frogs1890645

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bearcats
TCUTCU Horned Frogs

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TCU
    Q1TD
    #J#14 J.Manjack IV caught at UC00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    #14 J.Manjack IV caught at UC00 catch for a touchdown (3 yards)

  2. TCU
    Q1TD
    #E#1 E.McAlister caught at UC00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    #1 E.McAlister caught at UC00 catch for a touchdown (17 yards)

  3. Cincinnati
    Q1TD
    #E#6 E.Pryor caught at 10

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    #6 E.Pryor caught at 10 catch for a touchdown (26 yards)

  4. TCU
    Q1TD
    JDJordan Dwyer

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-18

    Josh Hoover pass to Jordan Dwyer for a touchdown (69 yards)

  5. Cincinnati
    Q2TD
    #J#9 J.Caldwell caught at 00

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-18

    #9 J.Caldwell caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (14 yards)

  6. TCU
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 15
    Score
    12-21

    Field goal good from 32 yards

  7. Cincinnati
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 9
    Score
    15-21

    Field goal good from 26 yards

  8. TCU
    Q2TD
    JPJ. Payne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    15-27

    J. Payne rushes 9 yards for a touchdown

  9. Cincinnati
    Q4TD
    #C#4 C.Allen caught at 10

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-27

    #4 C.Allen caught at 10 catch for a touchdown (35 yards)

  10. TCU
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    21-33

    Rushing touchdown

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.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Josh HooverTCU1100.0%691+6.53+6.53
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 J.HooverTCU1478.6%1420+0.42+5.87
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 B.SorsbyCincinnati3161.3%1920+0.03+0.89
Shotgun #10 J.HooverTCU580.0%280-0.17-0.83
Shotgun #2 B.SorsbyCincinnati250.0%30-0.58-1.16
Shotgun #14 J.Manjack IVTCU10.0%-100-3.56-3.56

Team EPA comparison

StatCincinnatiTCU
Plays5273
EPA / play+0.286+0.187
Total EPA+14.85+13.63
Success rate44.2%50.7%
Pass EPA / play+0.252+0.496
Rush EPA / play+0.362+0.044
Yards397500

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Cincinnati49-1.98Ended
Q1TCU834+0.16Pass TD
Q1Cincinnati39+3.46Punt
Q1TCU581+6.49Pass TD
Q1Cincinnati785+7.22Pass TD
Q1TCU375+4.91Pass TD
Q1Cincinnati870+5.91Pass TD
Q2TCU1237-2.14Field goal
Q2Cincinnati567+0.96Field goal
Q2TCU975+6.13Rush TD
Q2Cincinnati419-0.43Ended
Q3TCU641+2.54Ended
Q3TCU1-10-3.56Ended
Q3Cincinnati3-4-2.69Ended
Q3TCU36-2.62Punt
Q3Cincinnati955-2.97Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Jordan Dwyer for a touchdown (69 yards) (+6.53 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · Rush (2nd & 5) (+3.91 EPA)
  3. 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)
  4. Q4 · Cincinnati Bearcats · #4 C.Allen caught at 10 catch for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.8 EPA)
  5. Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · J. Payne rushes 9 yards for a touchdown (+3.59 EPA)
  6. Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Shotgun #14 J.Manjack IV sacked for a loss of 10 yards (1st & 10) (-3.56 EPA)
  7. Q4 · TCU Horned Frogs · Rushing touchdown (+3.45 EPA)
  8. 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