FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU coach Sonny Dykes noted a seamless transition into fall camp during the team’s opening practice, marking a month’s countdown to their early-season showdown in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. The Horned Frogs, despite welcoming a new offensive coordinator and quarterback, executed a disciplined practice with minimal hiccups, including a single late-game third-team bad snap. Dykes emphasized that the team’s carryover from spring drills and summer training allowed for a clean restart, avoiding prolonged break-in periods. “We’re picking up where we left off,” Dykes said, highlighting improved decision-making and game-readiness in the evolving offense.
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The Frogs’ Week 0 clash against North Carolina on August 29 will serve as a pivotal opener, echoing last year’s Labor Day loss to the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. Under new offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis, quarterback Jaden Craig—transferring from Harvard—has already impressed with sharper ball distribution and faster decision-making. Craig, who set Harvard records last season, is positioned to succeed former starter Josh Hoover, now at Indiana. “He’s ahead of schedule,” Dykes stated, praising Craig’s adaptability and on-field poise.
TCU’s offense under Dykes: “We’re building a culture that demands excellence.” — @FrogsFanatic
TCU aims to transcend its recent nine-win seasons, rekindling aspirations for Big 12 championships and College Football Playoff berths. Dykes underscored a renewed focus on discipline, physicality, and cultural accountability, aiming to fulfill the program’s potential. Despite last season’s post-BYU slump, the Frogs remain confident in their trajectory, blending Hilltop heritage with fresh leadership to pursue sustained success.
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