Baylor vs. TCU: Score, Highlights and Twitter Reaction

In an ugly, rain-plagued, turnover-filled game between two of the Big 12's best teams, TCU came out on top in double overtime, defeating Baylor 28-21.  

Even if you didn't watch this game, just knowing how prolific these two offenses are, the final score should indicate how rough the conditions were. Things were so bad early at Amon G. Carter Stadium that kickoff was delayed by nearly an hour. 

The two teams didn't seem fazed by the bad weather right out of the gate, trading touchdowns on the first three drives with Baylor holding a 14-7 advantage. TCU would tie the game in the second quarter on a 56-yard fumble return touchdown by Josh Carraway. 

Per ESPN Stats & Info, Baylor's next 14 drives after opening with two touchdowns were beyond inept:

Neither team would score again until overtime, with ESPN Stats & Info noting Baylor had not gone scoreless in consecutive quarters since an Oct. 2011 loss to Oklahoma State. 

The overtime resembled the start of the game, as the Bears and Horned Frogs traded touchdowns on their first three drives. After TCU took a 28-21 lead, Baylor was stopped on a 4th-and-1 running play to end the game. 

While neither team is known for its defensive prowess, TCU linebacker Ty Summers was a monster on this night, per ESPN.com's Max Olson:

Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports sent out a simple question that would have had a completely different answer on any other day:

SportsCenter sent out a Vine video of the five combined turnovers in the first half:

Baylor and TCU finished with a combined seven turnovers, and one played a big role in the fourth quarter. TCU punter Ethan Perry mishandled a snap and only got off an eight-yard kick, giving Baylor the ball at its own 47. But on the next play, Baylor running back Devin Chafin fumbled to give the ball right back to TCU. 

Even though the Bears defense forced a three-and-out after the turnover, that loss of field position proved to be critical and eventually led to overtime. 

TCU got star quarterback Trevone Boykin back this week after he missed the Oklahoma game with an ankle injury. The senior did not have great stats in his final home game, finishing 18-of-33 with 148 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. 

Boykin did come through in overtime, running for TCU's first touchdown and throwing an eight-yard score to KaVontae Turpin that proved to be the game-winner. 

Baylor relied heavily on the run, partly because of the weather and partly due to Chris Johnson making his first career start at quarterback. The sophomore struggled in the rain-soaked conditions, going 7-of-24 for 62 yards with one touchdown and one interception. 

However, before trying to evaluate Johnson's talent, Shehan Jeyarajah of the Dallas Morning News kept things in perspective:

It will be impossible to say which team is better this year because of the poor conditions. Last year's 61-58 matchup won by Baylor was an instant classic that led to the Bears winning the Big 12 championship. 

Baylor was down to its third-string quarterback because of injuries to Seth Russell and Jarrett Stidham, so the Bears were at a disadvantage to start the game anyway. 

Meanwhile, TCU salvaged its season after injuries (that led to two losses) ended its dreams of winning a national title. The Horned Frogs aren't going to use this game tape on any highlight reel, but they literally weathered a storm to put away their conference rival. 

Style points may count for something when teams are fighting for a spot in the College Football Playoff, but TCU only had to worry about getting back on the right track to build momentum heading into its bowl game.

Postgame Reaction

There was a lot to say on both sides after a game like this. TCU head coach Gary Patterson was in a particularly jovial mood, even joking with the media about his team's first overtime possession, per Dan Wolken of USA Today:

Moving into more serious topics, per TCU 360 Sports, Patterson was appreciative of the players:

On the losing side, per Baylor's official Twitter account, head coach Art Briles noted the role turnovers played in the outcome:

Senior offensive tackle Spencer Drango was dejected about everything the Bears lost in this game, per Baylor's official Twitter account: