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TCU QB Grade: Josh Hoover vs. Texas Tech

Despite turnover problems persisting, Hoover leads an incredible comeback.

Tanner Johnson

Oct 26, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) throws a pass against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Josh Hoover (10) throws a pass against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
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TCU football's season continues to turn around following a stunning comeback victory over Texas Tech on Saturday.

The Frogs won 35-34 after scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter to rally and beat the Red Raiders. TCU quarterback Josh Hoover finished 21/32 passing for 344 yards and 3 touchdowns. However, he did have two intercetpions and a lost fumble. Despite his mistakes, this was one of Hoover's best performances of the season and it led to a huge win.

Hoover’s first explosive pass play of the day came when he hit running back Savion Williams on a 75-yard touchdown pass that gave the Frogs a 14–3 lead. This was the first of a few splash plays that TCU was able to hit. However, adversity struck soon after that as Hoover was strip-sacked inside TCU’s own five yard line. That fumble set up a Red Raider touchdown off a fake field goal.

Hoover’s first interception came on a great play by C.J. Baskerville. It was more so a fantastic play by the defender than a poor throw by Hoover. His second interception happened on a tipped ball when he rolled out to his right and tried to make a play on a third down. At this point, TCU was down 24–14 and things were not looking very good.

The comeback began with Hoover leading a nine-play 75-yard drive that cut the deficit to 31-21. The Frogs' next drive was even more impressive. They went 75 yards again, this time in just six plays, including a 52-yard bomb to Jack Bech. The drive ended with a back-shoulder touchdown to Bech on a beautiful throw that highlighted the chemistry between Hoover and Bech. The score was now 34-28.

The Frogs’ final touchdown of the day was the most impressive one yet. Hoover lofted a sideline throw to Eric McAlister who took it 84 yards to the endzone and gave TCU the lead at 35-34.

That touchdown put a bow on what was an unbelievable second half for Hoover and the Frogs' offense. This comeback victory puts TCU's record at 5-3 and could be a turning point in the Frogs' season. A huge amount of credit for this victory goes to Hoover, who overcame a rough first half to lead his team to victory.

Grade: B+

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Tanner Johnson
TANNER JOHNSON

Tanner Johnson is a sports writer and journalist who has experience covering multiple sports, collegiate and professional. He has provided coverage for the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, Arkansas Razorbacks, and Florida State Seminoles. He is also a co-host of Triple Option A College Football Podcast.

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