2024 Midnite Madness TCU-Arizona Game Photos

Photos by Tom C. "Midnite" Burke

(photos above and below) TCU's game against Arizona on Saturday, November 23, in Amon G. Carter Stadium, in Fort Worth, Texas, was billed as "Fan Appreciation" Day. TCU won the game, 49-28, improving to 7-4 overall, 5-3 in the Big 12. The attendance was announced as 42,977. With their seventh win of 2024, the Horned Frogs guaranteed themselves of having a winning season. TCU's final regular-season game is on Saturday, November 30, against the University of Cincinnati, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 pm (Central). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Photo by Mary Burke

(photos above and blow) An F-18 squadron from Fort Worth performed a flyover prior to the kickoff of TCU's Big 12 Conference game against the University of Arizona.

(photos above and below) As always, Super Frog entertained and energized the Amon G. Carter Stadium crowd!

TCU head football coach Sonny Dykes (right) visits with Arizona head football coach Brent Brennan prior to kickoff of the Horned Frogs' game against the Wildcats. Prior to TCU, Dykes was Arizona’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for three seasons (2007- 09). Dykes helped the Wildcats to the 2008 Las Vegas Bowl and 2009 Holiday Bowl. Arizona had previously gone 10 seasons without a bowl appearance. During his time in Tucson, Dykes coached eventual Super Bowl LII Most Valuable Player Nick Foles. He recruited Rob Gronkowski to Arizona. TCU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Jeremiah Donati was an athletics marketing and development associate at Arizona from 2000-02.

(photos above and below) Saturday's game between TCU and the University of Arizona was the last home game of the 2024 regular season for the Horned Frogs, so it was Senior Day at Amon G. Carter Stadium. TCU head football coach Sonny Dykes and his wife, Kate, honored TCU's many seniors prior to the game's kickoff.

TCU senior safety Bud Clark (#21)

TCU senior wide receiver Jack Bech (#18), who is a transfer from LSU

TCU senior linebacker Johnny Hodges (#57), who is a transfer from Navy

TCU senior linebacker Namdi Obiazor (#4)

TCU senior wide receiver JP Richardson (#7), who is a transfer from Oklahoma State University

TCU senior wide receiver Savion Williams (#3)

(photos above and below) Here come the Horned Frogs!

(photos above and below) Here come the Wildcats!

(photos above and below) TCU's captains (left to right) Bud Clark (#3), Brent Matiscik (#42), Savion Williams (#3) and Josh Hoover (#10) were joined by honorary captain Harold Muckelroy, who was a defensive back for the Horned Frogs, 1971-72.

(photos above and below) From early in the game against Arizona, TCU's offense was given the green light. The Horned Frogs jumped out to a 14-0 lead and cruised to a 49-28 victory. The 49 points is the most points scored in a game this season by the Frogs. TCU rolled up 450 total yards; 303 passing yards and 147 rushing yards, in winning its second consecutive game and fourth game out of the last five contests. TCU led 21-13 at halftime and is 20-3 under head coach Sonny Dykes when ahead at the break. TCU scored for the 405th consecutive game, the second-longest streak in NCAA history. No. 1 is Florida at 459 games (1988-present). The Horned Frogs haven't been blanked since November 16, 1991, at Texas (32-0). With the win, TCU improved its final 2024 home record to 4-2. TCU’s offense has four players with at least 500 yards receiving (Jack Bech, 1,007; Eric McAlister, 639; JP Richardson, 630; Savion Williams, 596) for the first time since 2015. With four more yards by Williams, TCU will have its first season in history with four 600-yard receivers. Bech (59), Williams (57) and Richardson (50) give TCU three players with at least 50 catches in the same season for the first time. The 20.1 receptions per game by TCU wide receivers lead the nation for Power Four Conference programs and rank second in the FBS (North Texas, 21.5).

(photos above and below) TCU sophomore quarterback Josh hoover (#10) led TCU's offense against the University of Arizona. He completed 19-of-26 passes for 252 yards. He threw one touchdown pass and one interception. Hoover ranks sixth nationally in passing yards (3,485) and is tied for 13th in touchdown passes (23). He tops the Big 12 and is tied for fourth in the FBS with 52 completions of 20-plus yards. Hoover’s 68.1 completion percentage is on pace to set a TCU season record, along with his passing yards.

(photos above and below) TCU senior wide receiver Jack Bech (#18), a transfer from LSU who is a semifinalist for college football's Biletnikoff Award, had three receptions for 25 yards against Arizona. He became the fifth player in TCU history with a 1,000-yard receiving season. He has 1,007 receiving yards in 2024.

(photos above and below) TCU senior wide receiver JP Richardson (#7), a transfer from Oklahoma State, had six catches for 107 yards against Arizona defenders such as junior defensive back Tacario Davis (#1) and senior defensive back Owen Goss (#27), a transfer from Colgate. Richardson's performance against Arizona was his second straight 100-yard receiving game, third of the season and fourth of his career. Richardson has a catch in 38 consecutive games, tying for the seventh-longest streak in the nation. Against Arizona, Richardson also had two punt returns for 42 yards.

(photos above and below) TCU senior wide receiver JP Richardson (#7), a transfer from Oklahoma State, caught a 38-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against Arizona, much to the delight of TCU's cheerleaders and fellow wide receivers Jack Bech (#18) and Eric McAllister (#88). The touchdown reception was Richardson's first receiving score of the season.

(photos above and below) Against the University of Arizona, TCU senior wide receiver Savion Williams (#3) caught three passes and rushed for a career-high 80 yards on nine carries, the fourth time in the last five games he’s led TCU in rushing. Williams is TCU's second-leading rusher. He has 312 rushing yards and is averaging a team-high 7.3 yards per carry.

(photos above and below) TCU wide receiver Savion Williams (#3) flies high to score a touchdown on a one-yard run in the first quarter against the University of Arizona. Williams scored a second touchdown, on a 20-yard run, on a fourth-and-one play with 13 seconds remaining in the first half. TCU took a 21-13 lead into the locker room. Williams has four rushing touchdowns in the Horned Frogs' last five games, representing all of his career scoring runs. He had no rushing touchdowns in the first 46 games of his career.

(photos above and below) TCU junior running back Trent Battle (#17) ran six times for 28 yards and two touchdowns against the University of Arizona. The two touchdowns were the first of Battle's career.

TCU junior running back Trent Battle (#17) scored a touchdown on a one-yard run in the third quarter against the University of Arizona.

TCU junior running back Trent Battle (#17) and TCU senior linebacker Johnny Hodges (#57) celebrate Battle's one-yard touchdown run against the University of Arizona in the third quarter. TCU took a 28-13 lead early in the second half.

(photos above and below) In the game against Arizona, TCU junior wide receiver Eric McAllister (#88), a transfer from Boise State, had three catches for 87 yards, and all for first downs. He leads the nation with 92.9 percent of his receptions being for first downs. McAlister is third in the nation in yards per catch at 22.8, which ranks first in TCU history for a player with at least 20 receptions.

(photos above and below) TCU sophomore running back Cam Cook (#4) played sparingly against the University of Arizona. He rushed six times for 20 yards and one touchdown.

(photos above and below) TCU sophomore running back Cam Cook (#4) scored a touchdown against the University of Arizona on a six-yard run in the fourth quarter. He and junior offensive lineman Coltin Deery (#51), a transfer from the University of Maryland, celebrated the score. With the extra point, TCU took a 42-21 lead. Cook has a team-best nine rushing touchdowns on the season, including three in the last two games.

TCU true freshman running back Jeremy Payne (#26) talks with TCU running backs coach Jimmy Smith. Payne scored TCU's final touchdown against the University of Arizona, on a 30-yard run late in the fourth quarter, sealing the Horned Frogs' 49-28 win over the Wildcats. Payne rushed three times for 27 yards in the game. The touchdown was his third of the season and his career.

(photos above and below) TCU junior quarterback Ken Seals (#19), a transfer from Vanderbilt, has seen limited action this season. Against the University of Arizona, he played late in the game. He completed two-of-three passes for 51 yards. He ran two times for a total of two yards. Late in the game, he fumbled at the Arizona 30-yard line. Redshirt sophomore linebacker Sterling Lane II returned the fumble 70 yards for an Arizona touchdown and the final score of the game.

(photos above and below) TCU's defense allowed the University of Arizona to total only 325 yards of offense in the Horned Frogs' 49-28 victory over the Wildcats. Arizona managed only 38 net rushing yards and completed only 30-of-47 passes. TCU forced one turnover, an interception by safety Bud Clark (#21).

TCU senior linebacker Johnny Hodges (#57) tackles Arizona senior running back Quali Conley (#7), a transfer from San Jose State. Hodges and TCU's defense held Conley to 42 net rushing yards on 13 carries. In the game against Arizona, Hodges led TCU's defense with seven tackles. For the season, Hodges leads the Frogs with 78 tackles, including 4.5 tackles-for-loss and one sack.

(photos above and below) TCU senior linebacker Namdi Obiazor (#4) chases down and tackles Arizona redshirt junior tight end Sam Olson (#84), a transfer from San Jose State. Obizaor and TCU's defense limited the big tight end to two catches for 58 yards. For the season, Obiazor is second on the team with 71 tackles. He has 6.5 tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks.

(photos above and below) TCU senior safety Bud Clark (#21) and Horned Frogs teammates celebrate his interception of a pass from Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita. Clark's team-best third interception of the season came on the game’s opening snap. His 11 career picks are the most among current Horned Frogs.

In addition to intercepting a pass in TCU's 49-28 win over the University of Arizona, TCU senior safety Bud Clark (#21), along with senior safety Abe Camara (#1), came close to blocking a punt by Arizona freshman punter Michael Salgado-Medina (#19).

TCU senior safety Cam Smith (#29), a transfer from the University of Memphis, tackles Arizona redshirt sophomore wide receiver Chris Hunter (#16). Hunter was Arizona's most effective offensive weapon against the Horned Frogs. He caught eight passes for 47 yards and two touchdowns. Against the Wildcats, Smith had six tackles,  his most in a game as a Horned Frog.

(photos above and below) TCU senior linebacker Cooper McDonald (#44), a transfer from San Diego State, and TCU redshirt freshman defensive lineman Zachary Chapman (#42) pressure Arizona redshirt sophomore quarterback Noah Fifita (#11). Against the Horned Frogs' pass rush, Fifita only completed 29-of-44 passes.

(photos above and below) Against Arizona, TCU senior defensive lineman NaNa Osafo-Mensah (#54), a transfer from Notre Dame, had six tackles, including two tackles-for-loss, and a sack of Arizona redshirt sophomore quarterback Noah Fifita (#11).

(photos above and below) TCU senior linebacker Cooper McDonald (#44), a transfer from San Diego State, and true freshman defensive lineman Travis Jackson (#96) combine to sack Arizona redshirt sophomore quarterback Noah Fifita (#11). Jackson has had his first two collegiate sacks in the last two games.

(photos above and below) Arizona redshirt sophomore quarterback Noah Fifita (#11) struggled against TCU's aggressive defense, including true freshman defensive lineman Travis Jackson (#96) and redshirt defensive lineman Zachary Chapman (#42). He completed only 29-of-44 passes for 284 yards. He was intercepted once and sacked twice. He threw two touchdown passes.

(photos above and below) Against TCU, Arizona's talented junior wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (#4), who is a semifinalist for college football's Biletnikoff Award, caught nine passes for 115 yards, including a long pass of 32 yards. He now is the University of Arizona's all-time receiving yards leader.

(photos above and below) Despite the best efforts of TCU junior defensive back Jevon McIver, Jr. (#20), Arizona redshirt sophomore wide receiver Chris Hunter (#16) caught a 17-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the Wildcats' 49-28 loss to the Horned Frogs. Hunter caught eight passes for 47 yards against TCU. He had a second touchdown reception, of three yards, early in the fourth quarter.

(photos above and below) Arizona senior running back Quali Conley (#7), a transfer from San Jose State, was the Wildcats' leading rusher against the Horned Frogs. He rushed 13 times for 42 yards.

(photos above and below) Arizona senior kicker Tyler Loop (#33) kicked two field goals against TCU. Both came in the second quarter, from 53 yards and 43-yards.

Arizona redshirt freshman defensive lineman Dominic Dominic Lolesio (#42) and senior defensive back Owen Goss (#27), a transfer from Colgate, tackle TCU running back Trent Battle (#17). Goss had four tackles against the Horned Frogs, including a tackle-for-a-loss. Lolesio had three tackles, including a tackle-for-a-loss and a sack.

Arizona redshirt defensive lineman Julian Savaiinaea (#41) celebrates his sack of TCU sophomore quarterback Josh Hoover (#10) with redshirt junior defensive lineman Keanu Mailoto (#95). Savaiinaea also was credited with a tackle-for-a-loss and a forced fumble, which Arizona redshirt sophomore linebacker Sterling Lane II recovered and returned for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

(photos above and below) Arizona redshirt defensive back Jack Luttrell (#13), a transfer from the University of Tennessee, intercepted a pass thrown by TCU sophomore quarterback Josh Hoover in the first quarter, to the delight of senior defensive back Treydan Stukes (#2), sophomore linebacker Taye Brown (#6) and redshirt defensive back Marquise Groves-Killebrew (#20), who is a transfer from Louisville and Texas A&M. The turnover did not result in any points for the Wildcats.

Starring in the traditional Riff-Ram video during the TCU-Arizona game was rapper and actor 2 Chainz performed at the conclusion of TCU Athletics’ “Schollmaier Live,” a preseason basketball event held on October 25. 2 Chainz is a six-time Grammy Award nominee and 2017 winner for "Best Rap Performance." 

After playing in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game following the 2022 regular season, TCU did not qualify for a bowl game following the 2023 regular season. With one 2024 regular-season game remaining, TCU already has qualified for a bowl game. In fact, TCU still is alive for a spot in the 2024 Big 12 Championship Game. The Horned Frogs close the regular season on Saturday, November 30, with a 5 pm (Central) game at Cincinnati. ESPN+ will televise the game. At 5-3 in Big 12 play, the Horned Frogs need a victory over the Bearcats and losses by at least three of the four teams (Arizona State, BYU, Colorado, Iowa State) who are 6-2 in conference play, to remain in contention for a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game.