TCU Horned Frogs
· 2026-06-29
The TCU Horned Frogs are gearing up for the 2026 season, looking to improve on their recent success.
The team has won 36 games over the last four seasons, including a national title appearance, but still feels overlooked.
Head coach Sonny Dykes is making changes to the attack, emphasizing great defensive play.
Jaden Craig, the senior quarterback, will be a key player in the team's success.
The Horned Frogs have a tough schedule ahead, starting with a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on August 29, 2026.
Kendal Briles has left to join South Carolina, and Gordon Sammis has come in as the new offensive coordinator from UConn.
Sammis' previous team, UConn, averaged 445 yards and 35 points per game, with a notable achievement of having the fewest turnovers in the nation.
The Huskies lost only two turnovers, a fumble in a blowout win over FIU and a pick in a win over Air Force.
The TCU Horned Frogs were second in the Big 12 in passing last season, but the new offense will focus on running the ball and toning down the tempo.
Leading rusher Jeremy Payne averaged 5.7 yards per carry with 623 yards and five touchdowns.
Landon Walker, a 225-pound back from the Colorado School of Mines, and Jon Denman, a veteran, will also contribute to the ground attack.
The team's schedule includes a game against the North Carolina Tar Heels on August 29, 2026.
The Horned Frogs will look to start strong and build momentum for the rest of the season.
In 2025, the team allowed 43 points in the first quarter and 111 points in the fourth quarter.
They also had 88 penalties for 806 yards, while their opponents had 64 penalties for 565 yards.
The TCU Horned Frogs will aim to improve on these statistics and make a strong run in the 2026 season.