Themed Promotions Announced for TCU's 2024 Home Football Games

TCU Athletics has announced themed promotional games this upcoming football season for all six home games.

The Horned Frogs home opener on September 7 against Liberty University will be a celebration of Fort Worth with "Cowtown Kickoff." Fans are encouraged to wear purple and white western wear to cheer on the Frogs.  Elements outside and inside the stadium will honor Fort Worth heritage. The game begins at 7 pm.

TCU's first meeting with UCF, scheduled for Sept. 14 will be "Traditions Day." Coinciding with TCU Family Weekend, the 6:30 pm game will feature a celebration of Horned Frogs traditions.

On October 4, TCU will host Houston during Hispanic Heritage Month and on a night themed "Noche de las Ranas" (Night of the Frogs). Fans are encouraged to wear black gameday attire. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 pm. In-game elements will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

The October 26 home game against Texas Tech will be a purple-out game. "Frogs Flashback" will be the theme for a throwback to celebrate TCU's homecoming.

For Oklahoma State's visit to Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 9, TCU will "Hail All Heroes" to celebrate and honor first-responders.

The home finale on November 23 against Arizona will honor the senior class and TCU fans, on "Fan Appreciated Day."

 

 

 

No Horned Frogs on Big 12 Preseason Offensive, Defensive Teams

The Big 12 Conference has announced its 2024 Preseason All-Big 12 Football Team and individual awards, chosen by media representatives who cover the league. There are no Horned Frogs on the offensive team or the defensive team.

2024 Preseason All-Big 12 Individual Honors

Offensive Player of the Year: Ollie Gordon II, Oklahoma State, running back, junior
Defensive Player of the Year: Travis Hunter, Colorado, defensive back, junior   
Newcomer of the Year: KJ Jefferson, UCF, quarterback, senior

Offense

Qquarterback: Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Running back: Olli Gordon II., Oklahoma State
Running back: Tahj Brooks, Texas Tech
Fullback: Stevo Klotz, Iowa State
Wide receiver: Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Wide receiver: Kobe Hudson, UCF
Wide receiver: Jayden Higgins, Iowa State
Wide receiver: Brennan Presley, Oklahoma State
Tight end: Brant Kuithe, Utah
Offensive lineman: Jonah Savaiinaea, Arizona
Offensive lineman: Luke Kandra, Cincinnati
Offensive lineman: Dalton Cooper, Oklahoma State
Offensive lineman: Joe Michalski, Oklahoma State
Offensive lineman: Wyatt Milum, West Virginia
Placekicker: Tyler Loop Arizona
Return specialist: Drae McCray, Texas Tech

Defense

Defensive lineman: Tyler Batty, BYU
Defensive lineman: Dontay Corleone, Cincinnati
Defensive lineman: B.J. Green II., Colorado
Defensive lineman: Lee Hunter, UCF
Defensive lineman: Junior Tafuna, Utah
Linebacker: Jacob Manu, Arizona
Linebacker: Nick Martin, Oklahoma State
Linebacker: Collin Oliver, Oklahoma State
Defensive back: Tacario Davis, Arizona
Defensive back: Travis Hunter, Colorado
Defensive back: Jeremiah Cooper, Iowa State
Defensive back: Cobee Bryant, Kansas
Defensive back: Mello Dotson, Kansas
Punter: Jack Bouwmeester, Utah

 

 

 

Horned Frogs 10th in Big 12 Football Preseason Media Poll

 

TCU has been chosen to finish 10th in the Big 12 Conference’s 2024 football preseason poll, as voted on by media representatives. The Horned Frogs are behind ninth-place Texas Tech and ahead of 11th-place Colorado.

In its debut season as a member of the Big 12, Utah was chosen to finish first. The Utes claimed 20 first-place votes and totaled 906 points, edging out Kansas State, in second, with 19 first-place ballots and 889 points. Oklahoma State placed third, with 14 first-place votes and 829 points (the Cowboys played in the 2023 Dr. Pepper Big 12 Football Championship game). Kansas came in fourth, with five first-place nods and 772 points. Arizona placed fifth, with three first-place votes and 762 points.

The remaining preseason rankings: 6) Iowa State (661 points); 7) West Virginia (581 points); 8) UCF (551 points); 9) Texas Tech (532 points); 10) TCU (436 points); 11) Colorado (400 points); 12) Baylor (268 points);  13) BYU (215 points); 14) Cincinnati (196 points); 15) Houston (157 points); and 16) Arizona State (141 points).