TCU football countdown highlights Davey O’Brien ahead of season opener
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The TCU football team approaches its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland, on August 29. With eight days remaining until the game, the focus is on former quarterback Davey O’Brien, whose No. 8 jersey is retired. O’Brien, TCU's only Heisman Trophy winner from 1938, led the Horned Frogs to an undefeated season and national championship. His accolades include multiple first-team All-Southwest Conference honors and unanimous All-American status. The Philadelphia Eagles selected him in the 1939 NFL Draft, where he also found success as a professional.
- •TCU football's season opener is on August 29 against North Carolina in Dublin.
- •Davey O’Brien's jersey No. 8 is retired at TCU.
- •O'Brien won the Heisman Trophy in 1938, leading TCU to a national title.
- •He was a first-round NFL draft pick in 1939 by the Philadelphia Eagles.
- •O'Brien is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 2 Days Until Horned Frog Football
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 3 Days Until Horned Frog Football
- 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 5 Days Until Horned Frog Football
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 6 Days Until Horned Frog Football
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 7 Days Until Horned Frog Football
- 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 8 Days Until Horned Frog Football
"Trevone Boykin accounted for over 12,000 total yards and 155 touchdowns in his college career.
"Savion Williams and Kaleb Elarms-Orr have both worn the No. 3 over the last two seasons.
"LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for over 5,200 yards and 54 touchdowns in his career at TCU.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 10:17 AM2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 2 Days Until Horned Frog Football
Trevone Boykin accounted for over 12,000 total yards and 155 touchdowns in his college career.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 10:05 AM2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 3 Days Until Horned Frog Football
Savion Williams and Kaleb Elarms-Orr have both worn the No. 3 over the last two seasons.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 10:39 AM2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 5 Days Until Horned Frog Football
LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for over 5,200 yards and 54 touchdowns in his career at TCU.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 10:03 AM2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 6 Days Until Horned Frog Football
Andre Davis ran for nearly 3,200 yards and 21 touchdowns at TCU.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:32 AM2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 7 Days Until Horned Frog Football
Kenny Hill threw for over 6,000 yards and 38 touchdowns in two seasons at TCU.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 10:25 AM2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 8 Days Until Horned Frog Football
Davey O’Brien’s No. 8 is retired at TCU.
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