8. TCU keeps finding ways to win, Trevone Boykin is ridiculous
For the second time in three weeks, TCU (No. 2) had to rely on Trevone Boykin to come through with some pressure-packed feats of greatness, which of course he provided in the 52-45 victory. Kansas State had the lead, 42-31, heading into the fourth quarter, but Boykin took the game over to secure another win for the Horned Frogs.
While Fournette is securely at No. 1 in the Heisman rankings right now, TCU’s Boykin is nipping at his heels. He came up huge on Saturday night on the road against Kansas State, which gave the Horned Frogs all they could handle.
Boykin did throw a couple of picks, but he also accounted for four touchdowns and 425 combined yards — including a remarkable 69-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter to put the Horned Frogs up for good.
Trevone Boykin doing Trevone Boykin things. This 69-yard dash in the fourth quarter put #TCU up for good. https://t.co/ewrGius4em#TCUvsKSU
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) October 11, 2015
Kansas State did tie the game up at 45-45, but it didn’t take long for Boykin to connect with stud receiver Josh Doctson for the game-winning touchdown pass. Doctson caught eight passes for 155 yards and hauled in both of Boykin’s two touchdown passes.
If these two playmakers continue to shine the brightest when the pressure is hot and heavy, then TCU has a great shot to earn the top spot in the rankings, should Ohio State falter.