Abilene Christian Wildcats 21–42 TCU Horned Frogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2025

Quick answer

TCU Horned Frogs defeated Abilene Christian Wildcats 42–21 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Abilene Christian Wildcats 21, TCU Horned Frogs 42.

Game summary

TCU Horned Frogs rolled past Abilene Christian Wildcats 42–21 in Week 3 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Josh Hoover (TCU) — 337.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +1.04 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Rovaughn Banks Jr. — 105.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jordan Dwyer — 5 rec, 89.0 yds.
EPA edge: TCU (+0.332/play) vs Abilene Christian (+0.288/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Abilene Christian Wildcats	0	0	9	12	21
TCU Horned Frogs	12	12	6	6	42

Scoring Map

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

ACUAbilene Christian Wildcats

+3OPP 16

TCUTCU Horned Frogs

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TCU
Q1TD
CCChase Curtis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Josh Hoover pass to Chase Curtis for a touchdown (11 yards)
TCU
Q1TD
ESEd Small
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Josh Hoover pass to Ed Small for a touchdown (8 yards)
TCU
Q2TD
TBTrent Battle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Trent Battle rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
TCU
Q2TD
ESEd Small
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
Josh Hoover pass to Ed Small for a touchdown (15 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q3TD
RBRovaughn Banks Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Rovaughn Banks Jr. rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
TCU
Q3TD
JDJordan Dwyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Josh Hoover pass to Jordan Dwyer for a touchdown (21 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
9-30
Field goal good from 33 yards
TCU
Q4TD
JDJon Denman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-36
Jon Denman rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Abilene Christian
Q4TD
BHBryan Henry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Stone Earle pass to Bryan Henry for a touchdown (7 yards)
Abilene Christian
Q4TD
JMJ. Mitchell III
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
J. Mitchell III catch for a touchdown (9 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Josh Hoover (TCU) — 337.0 yds · 4 TD · +1.04 EPA/play +28.08 EPA
Stone Earle (Abilene Christian) — 239.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +13.20 EPA
Ken Seals (TCU) — 18.0 yds · -1.82 EPA/play -10.90 EPA

Rushing

Rovaughn Banks Jr. (Abilene Christian) — 105.0 yds · 1 TD +0.32 EPA
Jordon Vaughn (Abilene Christian) — 52.0 yds -0.02 EPA
Kevorian Barnes (TCU) — 43.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

Jordan Dwyer (TCU) — 5 rec · 89.0 yds +0.52 EPA
JB Mitchell III (Abilene Christian) — 4 rec · 79.0 yds +0.65 EPA
Ed Small (TCU) — 6 rec · 45.0 yds +1.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Josh Hoover	TCU	27	77.8%	337	4	+1.04	+28.08
Stone Earle	Abilene Christian	32	65.6%	239	1	+0.41	+13.20
Ken Seals	TCU	6	66.7%	18	0	-1.82	-10.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Abilene Christian	TCU
Plays	75	61
EPA / play	+0.288	+0.332
Total EPA	+21.62	+20.28
Success rate	50.7%	57.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.516	+0.521
Rush EPA / play	+0.109	+0.110
Yards	453	483

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	TCU	7	73	+6.29	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	6	20	-1.07	Punt
Q1	TCU	10	77	+5.67	Pass TD
Q1	Abilene Christian	6	20	-2.65	Punt
Q1	TCU	7	93	+6.51	Rush TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	12	66	+2.41	Missed FG
Q2	TCU	11	69	+4.95	Pass TD
Q2	Abilene Christian	8	51	+0.32	Missed FG
Q2	TCU	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Abilene Christian	9	75	+8.05	Rush TD
Q3	TCU	5	75	+4.68	Pass TD
Q3	Abilene Christian	10	58	+1.45	Field goal
Q3	TCU	10	60	+3.34	Rush TD
Q4	Abilene Christian	9	49	+5.33	Pass TD
Q4	TCU	5	17	-10.15	Interception
Q4	Abilene Christian	8	78	+7.62	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · TCU Horned Frogs · Ken Seals pass intercepted (-8.0 EPA)
Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle pass to Bryan Henry for 42 yards (3rd & 7) (+5.08 EPA)
Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Joseph Manjack IV for 51 yards (3rd & 11) (+4.68 EPA)
Q2 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Stone Earle pass to JB Mitchell III for 32 yards (3rd & 22) (+4.28 EPA)
Q1 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Joseph Manjack IV for 44 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.19 EPA)
Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass to Ed Small for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.06 EPA)
Q4 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · J. Mitchell III catch for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.84 EPA)
Q3 · Abilene Christian Wildcats · Rovaughn Banks Jr. rushes for 10 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

TCU Horned Frogs controlled the final (42–21) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Josh Hoover (TCU) — 337.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: TCU at 0.332 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Abilene Christian Wildcats vs TCU Horned Frogs?

Abilene Christian Wildcats 21, TCU Horned Frogs 42 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Abilene Christian Wildcats vs TCU Horned Frogs?

TCU Horned Frogs won with a final score of 21–42.

Where can I find the Abilene Christian Wildcats vs TCU Horned Frogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401756894.

Who led Abilene Christian Wildcats vs TCU Horned Frogs in passing?

Josh Hoover (TCU) led passers with 337.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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