DALLAS — Andy Dalton bounced back from interceptions on consecutive throws by leading three consecutive touchdown drives, lifting No. 4 TCU to a 41-24 victory over longtime rival SMU on Friday night.
The Horned Frogs were in a bit of trouble when Dalton’s second interception set up a touchdown that gave the Mustangs a 17-14 lead early in the third quarter.
Then Jeremy Kerley returned the ensuing kickoff 83 yards and TCU was back in control.
The Horned Frogs (4-0) won their seventh consecutive road game, although this was far from a hostile environment because about a fourth of the fans were wearing purple.
SMU (2-2) was looking for its biggest victory yet under third-year coach June Jones.
Kyle Padron had SMU within four at 14-10 at the half and then threw a go-ahead touchdown pass just 1:02 into the third quarter.
But once Dalton stopped making mistakes, SMU was unable to keep it close.
Sports, Pages 29 on 09/25/2010