walk on Christopher Abbott led the defense with one sack, 8 tackles 3 for a loss of yards and one interception, to earn their fourth consecutive victory over the Big 12. The same night, Ohio State defeated Texas, which meant that TCU's 13-game win streak was the longest active streak in the nation. #23 Boston College 30, BYU 23 (2 OT) September 16, 2006 • Alumni Stadium • Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts • ESPN2 • Attendance: 40,233 In what would be the last game the Cougars lost in 2006, Boston College scored a touchdown on the first play of the second overtime and then waited through an instant replay review to confirm linebacker Brian Francois' game-sealing interception of John Beck's tipped pass. New Mexico 26, UTEP 13 September 23, 2006 • University Stadium • Albuquerque, New Mexico • CSTV • Attendance: 34,069 Rodney Ferguson ran for 162 yards and the Lobo defense sacked Miner quarterback Jordan Palmer five times as New Mexico beat their longtime rivals for the first time since 2001. The win also snapped a five-game home losing streak for the Lobos. BYU 31, #17 TCU 17 September 28, 2006 • Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, Texas • Versus • Attendance: 32,190 Just as soon as TCU's gained control of the nation's longest win streak, the Cougars came to Fort Worth on a Thursday night to spoil the Frog's hopes of an undefeated season. BYU quarterback John Beck threw for 321 and three touchdowns to lead the Cougar attack. Utah 20, TCU 7 October 5, 2006 • Rice-Eccles Stadium • Salt Lake City, Utah • Versus • Attendance: 43,790 Utah held TCU to just 81 rushing yards, and Utes' quarterback Brett Ratliff threw for 223 yards and connected with wide receiver Brent Casteel for two touchdowns to lead Utah past TCU, 20-7. After a 3-0 start to the season, TCU suffered their second consecutive setback and fell to 3-2 on the year. Wyoming 24, Colorado State 0 October 21, 2006 • War Memorial Stadium • Laramie, Wyoming • CSTV • Attendance: 23,247 These two longtime rivals entered the annual Border War game with the all-time series tied at 19 games apiece. The Cowboys' defense held the Rams to just 42 yards rushing, UW quarterback Karsten Sween threw for two touchdowns and running back Wynel Seldon ran for 112 yards as the Cowboys gained control of the all-time