TCU FOOTBALL: Bye Week Blues, Transfer Triumphs, and Abilene Christian Showdown

The Horned Frogs' playoff hopes take an unexpected hit during their bye week. Host Darrion Gray breaks down how losses by SMU, Kansas State, and Arizona State impact TCU's strength of schedule and top 25 aspirations. Discover the game-changing performances of transfer stars Kevorian Barnes and Jordan Dwyer against North Carolina, reshaping TCU's offensive strategy. Gray emphasizes the critical importance of avoiding a trap game against Abilene Christian, drawing parallels to Troy's upset over LSU. Can TCU capitalize on their momentum and silence doubters? Tune in for expert analysis on the Horned Frogs' path to success and potential playoff conversations.

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Week one of college football brought some interesting results to the Big 12 and their squads. The Baylor Bears fell to the Auburn Tigers and the Colorado Buffaloes fell to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Meanwhile, the Iowa State Cyclones continued their winning ways and the TCU Horned Frogs made a statement against Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Big 12 football shakeup: Iowa State stuns Kansas State in "Farmageddon" thriller. Is the rivalry's name on the chopping block?

Parker and the squad break down the Cyclones' clutch victory, dissecting Chris Kleiman's controversial 4th down call and Dylan Edwards' game-changing injury. The crew tackles Alabama's sudden cancellation with West Virginia, sparking debate on power conference dynamics. Key matchups under the microscope include Utah vs UCLA and Colorado's upcoming challenge.

Don't miss insider takes from Cody Stovall, Chris Lovel, and JT Whistle on Big 12's evolving landscape. Will the conference's bold moves pay off against non-conference foes?

TCU should take a page out of Auburn's playbook and claim the 2010 national title.

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Big 12 football frenzy: Can Texas Tech live up to the 11-1 hype? Hosts clash over conference predictions and playoff hopes.

Sparks fly as team experts debate Arizona State's title defense, West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez era, and Utah's surprise contender status. Hot seats heat up for coaches like Mike Gundy and Scott Satterfield, while Kyle Whittingham's future at Utah hangs in the balance. Guest Mountaineer Paul weighs in on WVU's potential resurgence. From Joey McGuire's expectations in Lubbock to Devin Dampier's impact in Salt Lake City, no stone is left unturned.

Tune in for bold claims, heated rivalries, and insider perspectives on the Big 12's most intriguing storylines this season.

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As the UNC QB battle continues TCU might be getting a big break in the season opener against the Tarheels.

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We all know TCU has to be better running the football this season. How much better do they need to be? We discuss on Locked on Horned Frogs.

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