Sonny Dykes praises TCU's clean start ahead of opener in Ireland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:37 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
TCU coach Sonny Dykes expressed satisfaction with the Horned Frogs' opening practice on July 29, a month before their season opener against North Carolina in Ireland. Dykes noted the absence of turnovers and penalties, highlighting the team's progress from spring drills. Transfer quarterback Jaden Craig, who previously set records at Harvard, is poised to lead the offense after Josh Hoover's departure. Dykes emphasized the team's desire to improve and regain their position among the top teams, as they prepare for the Aer Lingus College Football Classic on August 29.
- •TCU opens its season against North Carolina on August 29 in Ireland.
- •Dykes noted no turnovers or penalties during the practice.
- •Jaden Craig replaces Josh Hoover as the starting quarterback.
- •Dykes seeks to elevate TCU's performance and discipline this season.
- •TCU finished last season with a three-game winning streak.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Sonny Dykes says TCU gets clean start a month before early opener in Ireland vs. UNC
"TCU coach Sonny Dykes felt the Horned Frogs got off to a clean start in their opening practice Wednesday, exactly a month before an early season opener in Ireland. Hoover went to replace Heisman Trophy winner and NFL No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza for reigning national champion Indiana.
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