Football Updates: TCU Beats SMU; First Quarter Without Points But Dealt With 42-12 Win

TCU Horned Frogs game against SMU Mustangs delayed  2 hours due to weather issue upon its schedule kick-off at 7 pm ET.  Even though TCU made a struggling start, the game ended with a 42-12 rout ensuring the victory for TCU over SMU on Friday night.

All thanks to Wide Receiver KaVontae Turpin for a 78-yard punt return for a touchdown and untouched   42-yard reception. TCU  set the schools records for 2 consecutive wins following a 30 points gap triumph over SMU on September 7, 2018, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

Scoreboard:

Teams	1st Quarter	2nd Quarter	3rd Quarter	4th Quarter	Final Score
SMU Mustangs	9	3	0	0	12
TCU Horned Frogs	0	14	14	14	42

SMU Vs TCU:  Key Moves

In the first quarter, TCU couldn't wrap up any advantage which worsened after SMU running back Braeden West broke free for a 51-yard score. The first quarter ended with 9 points for SMU while TCU was distanced without a score.

Frogs got on the board in the 2nd Quarter with the key-play of  KaVontae Turpin made a 78-yard punt return for a TD leading over SMU by 14-12 by the half-time.

TCU Frog's Alec Dunham scooped-and-scored from 24 yards in assistance of defensive end Ben Banogu leading with 21-12 by the end of 3rd quarter.

After a 78-yard punt return by KaVontae Turpin #TCU follows it up with a fumble recovery in the end zone following a 21-yard Sewo Olonilua run. Momentum has shifted as the Horned Frogs lead 14-9 and are back up to -2500 on the ML.

MATCHUP STATS  https://t.co/TTtkrPrbPw pic.twitter.com/jD7tcQevLk

— SBR Sports Picks (@SBRSportsPicks) September 8, 2018

Again in the 4th quarter, TCU speedster KaVontae Turpin untouched on a 42-yard reception and eventually ending the game with a 42-12 score.

TCU Horned Frogs will take on Ohio State on Saturday, September 16, 2018, at  AT&T Stadium.