Sonny Dykes criticizes officials after TCU's season-opening loss to UNC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:16 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes expressed frustration with officiating following a 15-10 loss to North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland. The Horned Frogs squandered a 17-0 lead, with penalties playing a significant role as they were flagged 11 times for 89 yards compared to UNC's three flags for 20 yards. Dykes specifically pointed to the officiating by ACC officials as an issue, suggesting that better discipline in his team's play could have mitigated the penalties. TCU's next game is scheduled for September 12 against Grambling after a two-week break.
- •TCU led 17-0 before losing to UNC.
- •Dykes criticized the officiating after the game.
- •TCU committed 11 penalties for 89 yards.
- •The team will face Grambling on September 12.
- 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — TCU Coach Sonny Dykes Drops Blunt Answer on Officials After Loss To UNC
"Going into their season opener, the TCU football team was a big favorite over North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland. However, when it comes to college football, especially early in the season, expect the unexpected.TCU rolled over the Tar Heels last season, 48-14, in the season opener on Labor Day night in Chapel Hill in 2025. […] The post TCU Coach Sonny Dykes Drops Blunt Answer on Officials After Loss To UNC appeared first on HEAVY.
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