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NCAA FootballSonny Dykes speaks out on NIL, transfer portal changes before National Championship

Sonny Dykes and the TCU Horned Frogs are just two days away from the school’s first CFP National Championship game since 1938, and Dykes was made available to the press for media day on Saturday. Dykes is a “true contrarian among his profession,” according to The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel, after he explained his thoughts on recent […]

NCAA FootballSonny Dykes' hilarious Marshawn Lynch interaction before National Championship

Sonny Dykes and the TCU Horned Frogs are well into preparations for next Monday’s CFP National Championship, and Dykes’ shared that former NFL star Marshawn Lynch reached out to congratulate him after the team’s semifinal win over Michigan on New Year’s Day. Dykes said that he invited Lynch to the championship game at SoFi Stadium […]

NCAA FootballTCU HC Sonny Dykes provides concerning Kendre Miller injury update for National Championship vs Georgia

TCU football coach Sonny Dykes provided an injury update on running back Kendre Miller, and it’s not one that will make Horned Frogs fans optimistic about his chances of playing in the national championship game. During a media session Tuesday, Dykes referred to Miller’s status as “questionable” for the game against defending champion Georgia Jan. […]

NCAA FootballTCU coach Sonny Dykes reveals what really 'bothered' him after upsetting Michigan

Not many people gave TCU football a chance in the Fiesta Bowl against the mighty Michigan Wolverines. Instead, the Horned Frogs took it to Michigan and ultimately held off the Wolverines’ late charge to advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship. TCU took notice of the disrespect coming its way, with head coach Sonny […]

NCAA FootballTCU's Sonny Dykes takes shot at SEC before Fiesta Bowl vs. Michigan

Sonny Dykes has been hearing the noise and criticisms about TCU football all year long, even after the team secured a Fiesta Bowl date with the Michigan Wolverines. The Horned Frogs had to scratch and claw their way to the College Football Playoff, despite enjoying an undefeated regular season before the Big 12 title game. […]

NCAA FootballTCU's 1 fatal flaw that could doom them vs. Michigan in College Football Playoff

The TCU Horned Frogs will face off against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2022 College Football Playoff at the State Farm Stadium. The Horned Frogs are the underdogs in this matchup, as the Wolverines have a strong and successful football program. However, TCU football will no doubt be determined to put up a fight and […]

NCAA FootballTCU's JJ McCarthy, Michigan plan in College Football Playoff matchup

Sonny Dykes and TCU know they have their hands full in a College Football Playoff Fiesta Bowl matchup with JJ McCarthy and Michigan. The Wolverines are arguably the hottest team in the nation right now, riding high after conquering their hated rival Ohio State, then defeating Purdue in the Big Ten title game. Needless to […]

NCAA FootballTCU's Sonny Dykes 'concerned' about College Football Playoff chances after loss to Kansas State

Sonny Dykes’ TCU squad lost a tight Big 12 Championship game in overtime by a score of 31-28, putting their College Football Playoff hopes on shakier ground with Selection Sunday looming. TCU’s playoff chances were a popular topic in the postgame press conference. Dykes was asked for his thoughts on TCU football’s odds of making […]

NCAA FootballTCU football's Sonny Dykes throws Max Duggan's hat in the ring for Heisman Trophy

TCU football head coach Sonny Dykes believes quarterback Max Duggan should be in the Heisman Trophy conversation, per Steven Johnson. “Sonny Dykes says Max Duggan deserves to be a Heisman finalist and in New York for the ceremony. Says if you watch TCU play, you can’t help, but notice what he means to the team,” […]

EditorialsLincoln Riley and the 5 best first-year college football coaches

This offseason saw one of the wildest college football coaching carousels in recent memory. On one hand, longtime head coaches at one program left to take over at another powerhouse program. On the other, first-time head coaches got their big break at long-successful programs. While some head coaches have struggled in their first season, many […]

NCAA FootballMax Duggan, Sonny Dykes spill the beans on TCU football's nail-biter victory over Baylor

TCU Football narrowly squeaked out a 29-28 victory in the final seconds over Baylor. It was an incredible game that featured no shortage of emotion. QB Max Duggan and head coach Sonny Dykes discussed the competitive win after the game, per FOX College Football on Twitter. “Wow! What a ballgame,” Dykes said. “Gotta give Baylor […]

NCAA FootballSonny Dykes' fiery message on TCU's underdog status after clinching spot in Big 12 title game

Though most expected a gradual return to Big 12 contention for TCU Horned Frogs football, a team led by now-head coach Sonny Dykes was considered an underdog for seemingly one of the first times in his 28-year coaching career. “Nobody had any expectations for this football team at all other than ourselves,” Sonny Dykes said […]

Editorials3 reasons College Football Playoff committee must respect TCU

If there is one team shocking the college football world in 2022, it’s the TCU Horned Frogs. After starting the season unranked, they are No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Not only that, TCU is one of the four remaining undefeated schools in the 2022 season, joining top-five schools and College Football […]

NCAA FootballHorned Frogs HC Sonny Dykes explains second half Kendre Miller usage

The TCU Horned Frogs have done nothing but win this football season, and running back Kendre Miller once again played a huge role Saturday in their 41-31 victory over West Virginia. Miller ran for 120 yards and scored on a 51-yard burst in the second quarter to highlight the win. However, Miller had just 12 […]

NCAA FootballSonny Dykes makes Big 12 history after TCU football's 8-0 start

Horned Frogs fans, TCU football is going streaking, as Sony Dykes’ squad was able to overcome West Virginia by a score of 41-31 to keep their undefeated streak alive and their dreams of the college football playoffs alive with it. Surprising? Eh, maybe a little bit, as TCU had to overcome the likes of Oklahoma, […]

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