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TCU survives in the cold at Air Force, 20-17



Texas Christian (5-0, 1-0) beat Air Force (3-3, 2-1) in the icy cold of Falcon Stadium by a score of 20 - 17.  TCU recovered a late onside kick attempt as Air Force put the pressure on late after a Connor Dietz rushing touchdown.  TCU had to overcome 3 turnovers on the day.

TCU's Jimmy Young led both teams with 6 catches for 113 yards on the day.  Joseph Turner would lead both teams on the ground with 18 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown, beating out Air Force QB Dietz by one yard.  The Horned Frogs turnovers came of one interception and two fumbles.  One fumble was by Turner on a 1st and goal from the 7.  The other was late in the game by Jeremy Kerley.  

With Tim Jefferson out Dietz lead Air Force to 17 points including a rushing touchdown of his own.  The other Air Force touchdown came off a trick play where Jonathan Warzeka tossed it to fellow wide receiver Kevin Fogler for a 16 yard strike.

In the end TCU showed even with a poor game on the road they are a tough team to beat.  Not many teams can turn it over 3 times on the road force no turnovers of their own and come away with a W.  TCU takes on a struggling Colorado State at home next week.  Air Force gets Wyoming at Falcon Stadium next week.