TCU Horned Frogs
· 2026-06-28
The TCU Horned Frogs have high expectations for the 2026 season, with a talented roster and a new quarterback, Jaden Craig.
The Horned Frogs have struggled with dropping crucial games, ending the season with a 9-4 record in the past two years.
They lost to UCF and Houston in 2024, and to Iowa State in 2025, despite being favored in those games.
The Frogs had 15 interceptions and 5 fumbles last season, with turnovers costing them games against Arizona State and Kansas State.
Transfer quarterback Jaden Craig and new offense coordinator Gordon Sammis aim to solve this problem.
The team improved its turnover margin from -6 in 2024 to +1 in 2025, but the timing of turnovers hurt them tremendously.
TCU's defense lost key players to the NFL Draft, including Jardarius 'Bud' Clark, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, and Namdi Obiazor.
Senior safety Jamel Johnson will have a chance to lead the defense, with high expectations after being a Jim Thorpe award semifinalist.
The front four is a concern, with Paul Oywale, a redshirt senior, having an opportunity to follow up on his career-best 2025 season.
The TCU Horned Frogs will face the North Carolina Tar Heels on 2026-08-29, and a tough loss early on could leave no room for error.
A late-season loss could kill momentum, making the matchups against West Virginia, Kansas, and Kansas State must-win home games.
And the Frogs will need to capitalize on favorable matchups to reach their goals.
But if they can address their weaknesses, the TCU Horned Frogs could compete for a Big 12 championship and a College Football Playoff berth.
So the 2026 season will be a challenging one for the TCU Horned Frogs, with a lot of questions to be answered.
The team's performance will depend on how well they can execute their game plan and overcome their weaknesses.