Utah Utes lose to TCU Horned Frogs as Isaac Wilson starts at quarterback

The boos started at halftime.

While Utah struggled, the disgruntled taunts of Utah fans filled Rice-Eccles Stadium.

But at the end of the night, the Utes and their fans quietly exited, losing for the third week in a row.

This time it was a 13-7 loss to the Texas Christian Horned Frogs and another poor performance from the Utes and their offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig.

The Utes are now 4-3 and 1-3 in Big 12 Conference play.

Freshman quarterback Isaac Wilson, Utah's starter with senior Cam Rising for the season, finished 17 of 33 – good for 199 yards, a touchdown and an interception. The Utes managed just 68 yards on 26 carries, a measly average of 2.6 yards.

TCU quarterback Josh Hoover finished 22 of 41 for 263 yards. The QB also had a rushing touchdown.

At halftime, TCU held a 10-0 lead thanks to Hoover's touchdown run and a field goal. The Utes fumbled on their first seven drives.

With 6:26 left in the third quarter, Wilson and the Utes finally caught up with a 71-yard touchdown pass to Money Parks. The result shrank TCU’s lead to a 13-7 margin.

The Utes might have had one last chance to claim victory. However, with TCU facing a four-and-1 with 2:17 on the clock, Utah couldn't prevent running back Savion Williams from picking up the first down that ultimately ended the game.

Williams had 72 yards on seven carries.

The Utes next face Houston (2-5, 1-2) on the road in Texas on Saturday, October 26th.