A&M falls to Tennessee; TCU blows out BYU

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In a thrilling match, No. 19 Tennessee secured a 20-13 victory against Texas A&M, with Dee Williams making a game-changing punt return for a touchdown. Williams’ 39-yard return in the third quarter gave the Volunteers their first lead of the game. Jaylen Wright had an impressive performance, rushing for 136 yards. The Vols’ win was sealed by Gabe Jeudy-Lalley’s interception and subsequent return to set up a field goal. Texas A&M’s Max Johnson threw two interceptions during the game.

TCU Dismantles BYU 44-11

In another exciting matchup, TCU dominated Big 12 newcomer BYU with a commanding 44-11 victory. Redshirt freshman Josh Hoover, in his first start for TCU, threw for an impressive 439 yards and four touchdowns. The Horned Frogs quickly took a 14-0 lead within the first five minutes of the game. The defense also contributed with Millard Bradford’s 35-yard interception return for a touchdown. BYU struggled offensively and only managed 243 total yards throughout the game.

Kansas State Defeats Texas Tech 38-21

Kansas State’s freshman quarterback Avery Johnson recorded a historic performance, running for five touchdowns in the team’s 38-21 win against Texas Tech. Johnson shared time with starter Will Howard and became the first player in FBS this season to achieve this feat. The Wildcats bounced back after a surprising loss to Oklahoma State. Texas Tech briefly took the lead in the third quarter with a 99-yard drive led by Jake Strong, who replaced injured starter Behren Morton. However, the Wildcats regained control and secured the victory.

UTSA Triumphs Over UAB 41-20

UTSA’s Frank Harris threw two touchdown passes to Joshua Cephus, and Kevorian Barnes added two rushing touchdowns in their 41-20 win against UAB. Harris completed 19 of 30 passes for 171 yards, while Cephus had seven receptions for 55 yards. UTSA dictated the game from the start, securing the lead with Robert Henry’s 19-yard touchdown run on the opening drive. The defense made a crucial play when Trey Moore recovered his own strip-sack of Jacob Zeno, leading to Harris’ 10-yard touchdown pass to Cephus. UAB’s Jermaine Brown Jr. put up a strong performance with six receptions for 116 yards and 57 yards rushing.

North Texas Celebrates First AAC Win, Beats Temple 45-14

In its inaugural season as a member of the American Athletic Conference, North Texas celebrated its first win by defeating Temple 45-14. Chandler Rogers threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns, with Ja’Mori Maclin catching six passes for 163 yards and two scores. North Texas showcased its explosive offense with three touchdowns of over 40 yards. Maclin’s 41-yard touchdown catch, Oscar Adaway III’s 43-yard scoring run, and Maclin’s 64-yard touchdown reception were among the highlights of the game. Adaway and Isaiah Johnson both contributed with over 75 yards rushing and a touchdown.

Other Texas College Scores

Here are the other college football scores from Texas:

• Lamar 30, SE Louisiana 24
• Texas Southern 34, Bethune-Cookman 31
• Abilene Christian 30, North Alabama 13
• Cent. Arkansas 24, Stephen F. Austin 21
• Houston Christian 30, Prairie View 0
• Incarnate Word 28, Texas A&M Commerce 11
• Texas State 21, Louisiana-Monroe 20

This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Texas College Roundup: A&M falls to Tennessee; TCU blows out BYU