The TCU Horned Frogs intercepted SMU quarterback Preston Stone twice after halftime in a second consecutive victory in the “Iron Skillet” game, which was...
The Horned Frogs got 13 points out of three long drives to start the second half and should have had more after Josh Newton’s 53-yard interception return to the SMU 10-yard on the final play of the third quarter.TCU botched a fake field goal when holder Jordy Sandy slipped trying to get up to throw. The Mustangs had the play covered anyway.
SMU had a chance to get within 10 points after Stone’s 51-yard completion to Jordan Kerley, but Bud Clark picked off Stone in the end zone three plays later. Stone, of Dallas Parish Episcopal, was 16 of 35 for 258 yards. The Horned Frogs led 14-10 at halftime after their two-game run without allowing an offensive touchdown ended on Garland Lakeview product Camar Wheaton’s 1-yard plunge late in the second quarter.The Mustangs’ bid for a third consecutive road win in the series — despite 12 losses in 15 meetings overall — never had much chance after halftime.
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