Seven weeks of the college football regular season have come and gone, and we’ve learned quite a bit about which teams are truly competitive and which aren’t up to snuff with the rest of the field. We’ve also gained a clearer picture of TCU’s standing in the Big 12, and how the Frogs’ performance the rest of the way could influence where they land in the postseason.

It’s safe to say that TCU’s trip to Manhattan didn’t go as planned. Despite outgaining Kansas State 448-347, the Horned Frogs were thoroughly dismantled and came away with a 41-28 defeat.

Last year’s magical campaign for TCU women’s basketball has sparked national interest in the program, as it was announced yesterday that the Frogs will play eight games on national television during the 2025-26 season. A national audience will get the chance to witness Notre Dame transfer Olivia Miles, returners Maddie Scherr and Donovyn Hunter, and the rest of the Horned Frogs in their road matchup against No. 9 NC State on Nov. 16 on ESPN.

It’s safe to say that TCU’s trip to Manhattan didn’t go as planned. Despite outgaining Kansas State 448-347, the Horned Frogs were thoroughly dismantled and came away with a 41-28 defeat. As such, the momentum created from the Colorado victory two weeks ago has almost completely evaporated, and now the Frogs are left to pick up the pieces and search for answers as they get ready to take on the rival Baylor Bears.

It’s no secret that success in football starts up front. The lines of scrimmage often determine who wins and who loses. Most of the time, whichever team controls the trenches walks away with a win. That’s what makes TCU’s struggles this season running the ball and protecting the passer such a glaring issue.

In an era where player movement is fluid and rosters are ever-changing, keeping recruits locked in is more important than ever. One of the best ways to do that is by putting up good performances on the field in front of those recruits, which is exactly what TCU did Saturday night when it came from behind to beat Colorado 35-21.

Up 28-21 over Colorado with 2:21 left in the game, TCU’s offense had one mission: finish. It was a familiar situation for the Frogs, and one that’s haunted them for the better part of two seasons. Too many times, they’ve had late leads only to watch them slip away because the offense couldn’t close the door. But on Saturday night, something finally changed.