BYU holds off Texas Christian behind Bachmeier’s late rushing touchdown
FORT WORTH (Interstat) — Bear Bachmeier rushed for two touchdowns, and visiting BYU held off Texas Christian 17-10 on Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium in an NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision game. The Cougars improved to 4-0, while the Horned Frogs fell to 2-3 before 38,327 fans. Bachmeier completed 11 of 24 passes for 62 yards and ran 15 times for 66 yards. Jaden Craig went 18 of 25 for 187 yards and one touchdown for TCU, connecting with Kari Ashley on a 13-yard score. BYU’s M. Dunn made a 49-yard field goal. TCU’s Nate McCashland missed a 46-yard field goal before making a 44-yarder. Faletau Satuala intercepted a pass for BYU. Jeremy Payne ran for 77 yards on 14 carries for TCU. Hudson Hooper led TCU with eight tackles and one quarterback hurry, and John Schobel added a sack. BYU’s Tommy Prassas made seven tackles. Preston Rex added 21 rushing yards and two receptions for BYU.