TCU survives Utah scare to extend winning streak to nine
Ashton Rowden scores twice as the No. 11 Horned Frogs edge the Utes 31-29 to improve to 10-1.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT — TCU extended its winning streak to nine games, surviving a tough challenge from Utah to escape with a 31-29 victory and improve to 10-1 on the season.
Sophomore running back Ashton Rowden fueled the Horned Frogs' offense, rushing for 94 yards and two touchdowns on just 11 carries. Quarterback Sawyer Anderson added 241 passing yards and a touchdown to help TCU (10-1, 7-1) preserve its winning streak.
Utah (7-4, 4-4) mounted a strong challenge behind running back Steve Chavez-Soto, who rushed for 143 yards while averaging 8.9 yards per carry. Chavez-Soto continued his impressive season, having rushed for at least 80 yards in every game. Quarterback Corey Dailey contributed 272 passing yards and two touchdowns but was intercepted once.
The loss dropped Utah to 7-4, with the Utes having lost four of their last six games after opening the season with five straight victories.
TCU now turns its attention to UCF in its regular-season finale, looking to extend its winning streak to 10 games and strengthen its position in the Big 12 championship race. Meanwhile, Utah will attempt to finish its season on a positive note against Oklahoma State.
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