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Boykin, No. 2 TCU outlast Minnesota 23-17

TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin (2) evades the tackle of Minnesota offensive lineman Matt Leidner (60) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)
TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin (2) evades the tackle of Minnesota offensive lineman Matt Leidner (60) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

By Associated Press 3 min read

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Trevone Boykin and No. 2 TCU got quite a test from Minnesota in their opener.

Boykin threw for 246 yards and a touchdown and ran for 92 yards and another score to help the Horned Frogs outlast Minnesota 23-17 on Thursday night.

Boykin started his Heisman push by completing 26 of 42 passes. But he also threw an interception and the Horned Frogs had a difficult time getting their frenetic offense rolling against Minnesota’s determined defense. The 23 points were their fewest scored since Nov. 9, 2013, in a 21-17 victory over Iowa State.

Jaden Oberkrom made three field goals, including a 53-yarder, and Josh Doctson had eight catches for 74 yards and a touchdown for TCU.

Mitch Leidner threw for 197 yards for Minnesota. His touchdown pass to K.J. Maye with 1:32 left pulled the Golden Gophers within a touchdown, but TCU recovered the ensuing onside kick to hang on.