TCU football highlights Mike Renfro as kickoff approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
TCU football's countdown to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland, marks 26 days remaining. To commemorate this milestone, the program features former wide receiver Mike Renfro, who recorded 2,739 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns during his time with the Horned Frogs. Renfro was recognized as a Third-Team All-American in 1977, a year when he scored ten touchdowns. After a successful collegiate career, he played ten years in the NFL, primarily with the Houston Oilers and the Dallas Cowboys, earning various accolades. The season opener is scheduled for August 29, 2026.
- •TCU will face North Carolina on August 29, 2026.
- •Mike Renfro recorded 2,739 receiving yards at TCU.
- •Renfro was a Third-Team All-American in 1977.
- •He played ten years in the NFL with the Oilers and Cowboys.
- •Renfro is in the TCU Athletic Hall of Fame and Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 26 Days Until Horned Frog Football
"Mike Renfro totaled over 2,700 receiving yards and received All-American honors during the 1977 season.
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