Louisiana vs. TCU: New Mexico Bowl Box Score, Stats and Game Summary feat. Josh Hoover

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns played the TCU Horned Frogs in the 2024 New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium in Albuquerque. Entering the matchup, TCU was a 9.5-point favorite over the Ragin' Cajuns.

Lousiana entered Saturday's matchup with a 10-3 record, coming off a 31-3 loss versus the Marshall Thundering Herd in the Sun Belt Conference Championship game on Dec. 7. The Ragin' Cajuns are in the midst of their fourth 10-win season in six seasons.

TCU had a 9-3 record coming into their New Mexico Bowl matchup, winning five of their final six games down the stretch of the season. The Horned Frogs finished their season with a 20-13 win over Cincinnati.

TCU dominated Louisiana in the first half, taking a 27-0 lead into the locker rooms at halftime. The Horned Frogs carried their momentum into the second half, limiting the Cajuns to just three points, securing a 34-3 win.

Here are the box scores, stats and game summaries from the 2024 New Mexico Bowl.

Louisiana vs. TCU: Box Score

Team	First Quarter	Second Quarter	Third Quarter	Fourth Quarter	Final
Louisiana	0	0	0	3	3
TCU	14	13	7	0	34

Louisiana Player Stats

Quarterback:

Player	Completions	Attempts	Passing Yards	Passing TD	INT	Carries	Rushing Yards	Rushing TD
Ben Woolridge	7	20	61	0	1	4	-18	0
Daniel Beale	3	4	28	0	1	0	0	0
D'Wayne' Winfield	1	2	6	0	0	5	19	0

Rushing and receiving:

Player	Carries	Rushing Yards	Rushing TD	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving TD
Zylan Perry	11	49	0	1	6	0
Tylon Citizen	4	43	0	0	0	0
Bill Davis	9	21	0	1	-3	0
Jacob Bernard	0	0	0	1	25	0
Dalen Cambre	0	0	0	3	24	0
Lance LeGendre	0	0	0	1	12	0
Caden Jensen	0	0	0	1	12	0
Robert Williams	0	0	0	2	10	0
Chaz Ward	0	0	0	1	9	0

Kicking:

Player	Extra Points	Field Goals	Total Points
Kenneth Almendares	0/0	1/2	3

TCU Player Stats

Quarterback:

Player	Completions	Attempts	Passing Yards	Passing TD	INT	Carries	Rushing Yards	Rushing TD
Josh Hoover	20	32	252	4	1	4	-4	0
Ken Seals	1	2	5	0	0	0	0	0

Rushing and receiving:

Player	Carries	Rushing Yards	Rushing TD	Receptions	Receiving Yards	Receiving TD
Trent Battle	9	42	0	0	0	0
Jeremy Payne	9	33	0	1	8	0
Nate Palmer	10	30	0	0	0	0
Jordyn Bailey	1	9	0	0	0	0
Eric McAlister	0	0	0	8	87	1
Drake Dabney	0	0	0	3	73	0
JP Richardson	0	0	0	5	53	1
Blake Nowell	0	0	0	1	20	1
DJ Rogers	0	0	0	2	11	1
Braylon James	0	0	0	1	5	0

Kicking:

Player	Extra Points	Field Goals	Total Points
Kyle Lemmermann	4/4	2/2	10

Louisiana vs. TCU: Game Summary

TCU started with a methodical 11-play, 75-yard drive capped off by a 3-yard touchdown pass from Josh Hoover to DJ Rogers. The Horned Frogs capitalized on a missed field goal from Louisiana with another touchdown drive capped off by a pass from Hoover to Eric McAlister at the goal line, extending their lead to 14-0.

The Horned Frogs forced a punt on the ensuing drive and kicked a 45-yard field goal to extend their lead to 17-0 in the opening minutes of the second quarter. TCU forced another punt on Louisiana's next drive and kicked a 22-yard field goal to extend their lead to 20-0 with 5:34 remaining in the first half.

After forcing a punt and an interception on each of Louisiana's next two drives, the Horned Frogs capitalized with a 20-yard touchdown pass to JP Richardson, taking a 27-0 lead into the locker rooms at the half.

Louisiana's only points of the game came with a 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. After extending their lead to 34-0 with a touchdown in the third quarter. TCU held on to secure a 34-3 win.