TCU football prepares for 2026 season opener against North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
TCU football approaches the 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland, set for August 29. As part of the ongoing Countdown to Kickoff, former linebacker Dee Winters is highlighted, who made significant contributions during his time with the Horned Frogs. Winters recorded 246 tackles, 33.5 tackles for loss, and earned All-Big 12 First Team honors in 2022. He currently plays for the Dallas Cowboys after being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. Following a trade, he joined the Cowboys after a notable 2025 season.
- •TCU football's season opener is on August 29 in Dublin.
- •Dee Winters accumulated 246 tackles in college.
- •Winters played for the Dallas Cowboys after drafting in 2023.
- •He earned Defensive MVP honors in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl.
- 10:32 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 TCU Countdown to Kickoff: 13 Days Until Horned Frog Football
"Dee Winters finished with nearly 250 tackles during his college career.
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