TCU football counts down 16 days to 2026 season opener in Dublin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:39 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
TCU football is 16 days away from its 2026 season opener against North Carolina, scheduled for August 29 in Dublin, Ireland. The countdown highlights former Horned Frog quarterback Jeff Ballard, who achieved notable success during his time at TCU. In his final two seasons, Ballard threw for 4,204 yards and 27 touchdowns, leading the Horned Frogs to an 11-1 record and a Mountain West Conference championship. He concluded his career at TCU with a 19-2 record as a starting quarterback, earning MVP honors twice.
- •TCU faces North Carolina on August 29, 2026, in Dublin.
- •Jeff Ballard led TCU to an 11-1 record in 2005.
- •Ballard threw for 4,204 yards and 27 touchdowns in his last two seasons.
- •Ballard was named MVP for two consecutive years at TCU.
- 10:39 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 16 Days Until Horned Frog Football
"Jeff Ballard threw for 4,204 yards and 27 touchdowns in his final two seasons at TCU.
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