TCU defeats Grambling State 63-7 in home opener

TCU secured a 63-7 victory over Grambling State in its 2026 home opener at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The game was notable for being the hottest recorded in the stadium's history, with a kickoff temperature of 100 degrees.

Quarterback Jaden Craig led the Horned Frogs' offense, completing 24 of 31 passes for 391 yards and four touchdowns. Tight end Kari Ashley recorded a career-high 119 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The TCU rushing attack contributed 285 yards, led by Jeremy Payne with 70 yards.

Defensively, TCU held Grambling State to 210 total yards and limited them to only 20 yards on the ground. The win marked TCU's highest point total since 2017 and extended their scoring streak to 422 consecutive games.