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GoFrogs: Anderson, No. 23 TCU stifle Arkansas
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Kenny Hill was everywhere for TCU a year ago against Arkansas, accounting for nearly 500 total yards of offense in a crushing double-overtime loss to Arkansas.
This time around, the Horned Frogs quarterback happily took a back seat to his teammates on the other side of the ball.
Led by a defense that stifled its opponent for a second straight week, No. 23 TCU (2-0) made amends for its loss a year ago by earning a 28-7 win over the Razorbacks (1-1) on Saturday.
The Horned Frogs held Arkansas to 267 yards of total offense, a week after allowing only 65 yards in a 63-0 victory over Jackson State. They also controlled the time of possession with 195 yards rushing as a team, led by a career-high 106 on the ground from sophomore Darius Anderson.
All in all, it was a grinding Southeastern Conference-like win for TCU - which served notice to its Big 12 Conference counterparts in the process.
''It's only two ballgames, but we're really excited about where we're at right now,'' Horned Frogs coach Gary Patterson said.
Anderson's career day topped his previous rushing best of 103 yards in a victory over Texas last season, helping TCU win in Fayetteville for the first time since 1984 when both schools were in the Southwest Conference.
It was the collective effort of the Horned Frogs defense, however, that stole the show - while Hill was content to manage the rushing game and lead an offense that converted 10 of 14 third downs. Even in a secondary role, the senior still finished 21-of-31 passing and topped 200 yards of total offense in his third career game against Arkansas.
''We need to come out and score some more points, but (the defense) played unbelievable,'' Hill said. ''... We've got a long way to go, but that was a big win. I love it.''
The Horned Frogs had three sacks in the game, one each by Ridwan Issahaku, Ben Banogu and Corey Bethley.
It was its coverage that decimated Arkansas' once-mighty passing attack, though. Only three Razorbacks wide receivers caught passes in the game and quarterback Austin Allen - who accounted for four touchdowns in last year's win - finished 9 of 23 for 138 yards passing.
''Coach (Patterson) always tells us we don't know how good we could be,'' Banogu said. ''I think today we really took the potential part and made it into something we could actually do.''
Arkansas has now lost three of its last four games to fall to 26-27 under fifth-year coach Bret Bielema.
''I wish I had words to describe the way I feel and the way our guys feel,'' Bielema said. ''... We've got to be the most-improved team in the country and get a lot better at the details.''
THE TAKEAWAY
TCU: The Horned Frogs had lost 31 of their last 34 games to Arkansas dating to 1959, and they felt as if they let a win slip away in Fort Worth last season . It looked like they might let the game get away once again on Saturday, particularly after a second-half fumble deep close to the goal line. However, the defense held time and again and TCU scored two touchdowns within 14 seconds of each other to put the game away in the fourth quarter - capped by Sewo Olonilua's second score of the game.
''We came here not to think about last year, we came here to win,'' Patterson said.
ARKANSAS: The list of concerns is substantial for the Razorbacks, from their struggles in the passing game to special teams. Allen was out of sync for much of Saturday and threw for a career low in yards as a starter, completing only 4 of 13 passes for 31 yards in the second half. Also, junior Cole Hedlund missed field goals of 23 and 20 yards and is 14 of 24 for his career.
UP NEXT
TCU: The Horned Frogs finish up their nonconference schedule by hosting SMU next week.
ARKANSAS: The Razorbacks have their lone off week of the season next week before returning against Texas A&M in AT&T Stadium on Sept. 23.
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No. 23 TCU at Arkansas - Postgame Notes
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No. 23 TCU vs. Arkansas
Sept. 9, 2017
Attendance: 73,668
Final: No. 23 TCU 28, Arkansas 7
Team Notes
* TCU scored a touchdown on its opening drive for the second straight game.
* A first-quarter sack by Ben Banogu gave the Horned Frogs at least one sack in 44 of its last 45 games. TCU finished with three sacks in the game.
* TCU led 14-7 at the half and improved to 121-14 when holding a lead at the intermission under head coach Gary Patterson.
* The Horned Frogs improved to 106-23 when scoring first under Patterson.
* TCU is now 104-3 when allowing 17 points or less under Patterson.
* TCU has allowed its fewest points (7) in the first two games of a season since 2012, when it surrendered six after a 56-0 win versus Grambling State and a 20-6 victory at Kansas.
* The Horned Frogs held Arkansas to 10 yards of offense in the second quarter.
* TCU scored for the 308th consecutive game. It's the nation's second-longest current streak and fourth all-time in NCAA history. The Horned Frogs haven't been blanked since Nov. 16, 1991 at Texas (32-0).
* The Horned Frogs took the field in Fayetteville for the first time since 1988.
* TCU played in the state Arkansas for the first time since a 24-21 win at Arkansas State in Jonesboro, Ark., Sept. 25, 1999.
* TCU's team captains were Ben Banogu, Kenny Hill, Travin Howard and Matt Pryor. Banogu and Pryor were captains for the first time.
* TCU wore a white jersey with white pants and a white helmet.
Individual Notes * Darius Anderson led TCU in rushing for a second consecutive game with a career-high 106 yards on 15 carries. He scored his first touchdown of the season and the second of his career.
* Anderson recorded his second career 100-yard rushing game (103, at Texas in 2016).
* Sewo Olonilua's had scoring runs of 1 and 13 yards for his first touchdowns of the season. He now has three career rushing scores.
* John Diarse had four receptions and Kyle Hicks had two, extending their streaks to 16 games with at least one catch. Diarse's streak includes his final game at LSU in 2015.
* Hicks 4-yard second-quarter scoring run was his first of the season and 16th of his career.
* Desmon White's five receptions were one shy of a career high.
* Ben Banogu recorded a sack for the second straight game. He forced a fumble on the play.
* Ridwan Issahaku led TCU in tackles with eight, including two for loss and a sack.
* True freshman Corey Bethley recorded his first collegiate sack.
* Montrel Wilson made his first start since the 2016 season opener versus South Dakota State. He played in just two games last year before being sidelined by injury. He started seven games as a true freshman in 2015.
GoFrogs: Anderson, No. 23 TCU stifle Arkansas
Final Stats | Notes | Photo Gallery
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) Kenny Hill was everywhere for TCU a year ago against Arkansas, accounting for nearly 500 total yards of offense in a crushing double-overtime loss to Arkansas.
This time around, the Horned Frogs quarterback happily took a back seat to his teammates on the other side of the ball.
Led by a defense that stifled its opponent for a second straight week, No. 23 TCU (2-0) made amends for its loss a year ago by earning a 28-7 win over the Razorbacks (1-1) on Saturday.
The Horned Frogs held Arkansas to 267 yards of total offense, a week after allowing only 65 yards in a 63-0 victory over Jackson State. They also controlled the time of possession with 195 yards rushing as a team, led by a career-high 106 on the ground from sophomore Darius Anderson.
All in all, it was a grinding Southeastern Conference-like win for TCU - which served notice to its Big 12 Conference counterparts in the process.
''It's only two ballgames, but we're really excited about where we're at right now,'' Horned Frogs coach Gary Patterson said.
Anderson's career day topped his previous rushing best of 103 yards in a victory over Texas last season, helping TCU win in Fayetteville for the first time since 1984 when both schools were in the Southwest Conference.
It was the collective effort of the Horned Frogs defense, however, that stole the show - while Hill was content to manage the rushing game and lead an offense that converted 10 of 14 third downs. Even in a secondary role, the senior still finished 21-of-31 passing and topped 200 yards of total offense in his third career game against Arkansas.
''We need to come out and score some more points, but (the defense) played unbelievable,'' Hill said. ''... We've got a long way to go, but that was a big win. I love it.''
The Horned Frogs had three sacks in the game, one each by Ridwan Issahaku, Ben Banogu and Corey Bethley.
It was its coverage that decimated Arkansas' once-mighty passing attack, though. Only three Razorbacks wide receivers caught passes in the game and quarterback Austin Allen - who accounted for four touchdowns in last year's win - finished 9 of 23 for 138 yards passing.
''Coach (Patterson) always tells us we don't know how good we could be,'' Banogu said. ''I think today we really took the potential part and made it into something we could actually do.''
Arkansas has now lost three of its last four games to fall to 26-27 under fifth-year coach Bret Bielema.
''I wish I had words to describe the way I feel and the way our guys feel,'' Bielema said. ''... We've got to be the most-improved team in the country and get a lot better at the details.''
THE TAKEAWAY
TCU: The Horned Frogs had lost 31 of their last 34 games to Arkansas dating to 1959, and they felt as if they let a win slip away in Fort Worth last season . It looked like they might let the game get away once again on Saturday, particularly after a second-half fumble deep close to the goal line. However, the defense held time and again and TCU scored two touchdowns within 14 seconds of each other to put the game away in the fourth quarter - capped by Sewo Olonilua's second score of the game.
''We came here not to think about last year, we came here to win,'' Patterson said.
ARKANSAS: The list of concerns is substantial for the Razorbacks, from their struggles in the passing game to special teams. Allen was out of sync for much of Saturday and threw for a career low in yards as a starter, completing only 4 of 13 passes for 31 yards in the second half. Also, junior Cole Hedlund missed field goals of 23 and 20 yards and is 14 of 24 for his career.
UP NEXT
TCU: The Horned Frogs finish up their nonconference schedule by hosting SMU next week.
ARKANSAS: The Razorbacks have their lone off week of the season next week before returning against Texas A&M in AT&T Stadium on Sept. 23.
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No. 23 TCU at Arkansas - Postgame Notes
Recap | Final Stats | Photo Gallery
No. 23 TCU vs. Arkansas
Sept. 9, 2017
Attendance: 73,668
Final: No. 23 TCU 28, Arkansas 7
Team Notes
* TCU scored a touchdown on its opening drive for the second straight game.
* A first-quarter sack by Ben Banogu gave the Horned Frogs at least one sack in 44 of its last 45 games. TCU finished with three sacks in the game.
* TCU led 14-7 at the half and improved to 121-14 when holding a lead at the intermission under head coach Gary Patterson.
* The Horned Frogs improved to 106-23 when scoring first under Patterson.
* TCU is now 104-3 when allowing 17 points or less under Patterson.
* TCU has allowed its fewest points (7) in the first two games of a season since 2012, when it surrendered six after a 56-0 win versus Grambling State and a 20-6 victory at Kansas.
* The Horned Frogs held Arkansas to 10 yards of offense in the second quarter.
* TCU scored for the 308th consecutive game. It's the nation's second-longest current streak and fourth all-time in NCAA history. The Horned Frogs haven't been blanked since Nov. 16, 1991 at Texas (32-0).
* The Horned Frogs took the field in Fayetteville for the first time since 1988.
* TCU played in the state Arkansas for the first time since a 24-21 win at Arkansas State in Jonesboro, Ark., Sept. 25, 1999.
* TCU's team captains were Ben Banogu, Kenny Hill, Travin Howard and Matt Pryor. Banogu and Pryor were captains for the first time.
* TCU wore a white jersey with white pants and a white helmet.
Individual Notes * Darius Anderson led TCU in rushing for a second consecutive game with a career-high 106 yards on 15 carries. He scored his first touchdown of the season and the second of his career.
* Anderson recorded his second career 100-yard rushing game (103, at Texas in 2016).
* Sewo Olonilua's had scoring runs of 1 and 13 yards for his first touchdowns of the season. He now has three career rushing scores.
* John Diarse had four receptions and Kyle Hicks had two, extending their streaks to 16 games with at least one catch. Diarse's streak includes his final game at LSU in 2015.
* Hicks 4-yard second-quarter scoring run was his first of the season and 16th of his career.
* Desmon White's five receptions were one shy of a career high.
* Ben Banogu recorded a sack for the second straight game. He forced a fumble on the play.
* Ridwan Issahaku led TCU in tackles with eight, including two for loss and a sack.
* True freshman Corey Bethley recorded his first collegiate sack.
* Montrel Wilson made his first start since the 2016 season opener versus South Dakota State. He played in just two games last year before being sidelined by injury. He started seven games as a true freshman in 2015.
