TCU dominated Cincinnati 45-23 behind Josh Hoover's four touchdown passes, including two to Jordan Dwyer. The Horned Frogs jumped out to an early 21-7 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, with Jeremy Payne adding two rushing touchdowns including a 51-yard dash in the fourth quarter. Despite Brendan Sorsby throwing for three touchdowns for the Bearcats, TCU's offense proved too explosive at Amon G. Carter Stadium.