Eric McAlister News, Rumors, Updates - TCU Horned Frogs

Good to go vs. Colorado McAlister (lower body) is available to face Colorado on Saturday.

Impact McAlister was initially listed probable to feature in this matchup, so it's not much of a surprise to see him ready to go. The wideout has 13 catches for 320 yards and three scores on 24 targets this season, so he's going to be a big part of the Horned Frogs' passing attack in this game.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Week 6 McAlister (lower body) is probable for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact McAlister was initially listed as questionable for Friday, but the wideout has been bumped to probable, meaning his chances of suiting up are trending in the right direction. McAlister has 13 catches for 320 yards and three scores on 24 targets this season, so having him available would represent a huge boost to the Horned Frogs' passing game.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 6 McAlister (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Impact Head coach Sonny Dykes stated that McAlister wouldn't play if TCU had a game Tuesday, but he hopes the wideout can recover in time to be an option Saturday. The questionable tag suggests that a decision on the wideout's status will be made closer to Saturday's 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff, although there are two more injury reports to be released prior to Saturday that could determine his availability.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to play McAlister (lower body) wouldn't play if TCU had a game Tuesday, according to head coach Sonny Dykes, but he's hopeful that he'll get good news on him later in the week, Steven John...

Impact McAlister was limited Against Arizona State on Friday, only playing a handful of snaps and seeing one target. The wideout is a significant part of this passing game and has 13 grabs for 320 yards and three touchdowns this season, but is in danger of sitting out his first full game Saturday against Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Tuesday McAlister (lower body) is not practicing Tuesday, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Johnson indicates that McAlister's lower-body injury continues to be a problem. Thus, he is questionable as TCU's team prepares for its next game, still Saturday against Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tried to play through injury McAlister played just 13 snaps in Friday's loss to Arizona State due to a lower body injury. "He pulled something in a run-through on Friday," head coach Sonny Dykes told the Fort...

Impact McAlister did not have a reception on his lone target before leaving the game early in the third quarter. McAlister curiously wasn't listed on the team's injury report before the game. There are few specifics on McAlister's injury, so his status is uncertain for next week's matchup against Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact McAlister did not have a reception on his lone target before leaving the game early in the third quarter. McAlister wasn't listed on the team's injury report before the game. There are few specifics on McAlister's injury, so his status is uncertain for next week's matchup against Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower-body injury McAlister is doubtful to return to Friday's game against Arizona State with a lower-body injury, according to the Fox broadcast. McAlister had just one target and no receptions in...

Impact McAlister was seen on the sidelines in the second half and didn't appear ready to return to the game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact McAlister was seen on the sidelines in the second half and didn't appear ready to return to the game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 14 Iowa State going for 5-0 start in 1st Big 12 matchup vs. Arizona

No. 14 Iowa State and Arizona meet Saturday for the first time since 1968

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

College football picks: Punts trending toward record low as coaches get more aggressive on 4th down

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Texas Tech's Will Hammond, TCU's Eric McAlister named Big 12 Offensive Players of the Week Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond and TCU wide receiver Eric McAlister were named the co-Big 12 Offensive Players of the Week after statem...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

AP Player of the Week: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza throws for 5 TDs again with pinpoint accuracy

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is The Associated Press national player of the week in college football

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

TCU gets breakout game from unexpected source in rivalry win over SMU | Sporting News Eric McAlister erupted for 254 yards and three touchdowns to power TCU past SMU in the Battle for the Iron Skillet.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Monster performance vs SMU McAlister gathered in 8 of 14 targets for 254 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 35-24 victory over Southern Methodist.

Impact McAlister exploded for a career performance in the Battle for the Iron Skillet. Teammate Jordan Dwyer had been QB Josh Hoover's favorite target in the team's first two games, but that quickly changed against the Mustangs. McAlister showed why he has NFL potential with 70 and 44-yard touchdowns. The 14 targets were the most that McAlister has received since having 19 at Fresno State in Week 10 of the 2023 season. McAlister is a must start in all fantasy formats, especially when they play at Arizona State next week.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eric McAlister has 254 yards and 3 TDs receiving as TCU beats SMU 35-24 in last scheduled meeting

Eric McAlister had eight catches for 254 yards and three of the five touchdowns thrown by Josh Hoover as TCU beat SMU 35-24

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Three catches in blowout win McAlister reeled in 3 of 5 targets for 20 yards during Monday's 48-14 win versus North Carolina.

Impact McAlister had a relatively quiet night in TCU's season opener. It was teammate and new face Jordan Dwyer who shined with nine catches (on nine targets) for 136 yards and a touchdown. Game script allowed TCU to shift to the run-game in the second half. McAlister will have better weeks and it's more likely that Dwyer will share the target share as the season progresses. TCU is off next week before playing Abilene Christian.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Led by Eric McAlister, TCU's promising WRs will be pivotal part of Horned Frogs' CFP chase While TCU lost some playmakers to the NFL draft, one coach describes this year’s crop of WRs as the ‘deepest group we’ve had.’

AUGUST 26, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

TCU sets sights on Big 12 title with Hoover leading the charge

TCU is looking to build on last season's momentum with quarterback Josh Hoover and an improving defense

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

2025 TCU football preview: How will TCU replace Jack Bech and Savion Williams at receiver? Eric McAlister enters 2025 as one of the Big 12’s best receivers

JULY 25, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Efficient day in blowout McAlister reeled in 8 of 9 targets for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-3 win against Louisiana.

Impact McAlister caught nearly everything thrown his way against Louisiana, also scoring his first touchdown since Week 9 against Texas Tech. The wideout reeled in 39 catches for 672 yards and five scores in 2024, and has one more season of eligibility remaining for next fall.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in season finale McAlister gathered in 3 of 6 targets for 36 yards during Saturday's 20-13 victory against Cincinnati.

Impact McAlister has recorded three catches in each of his last four games. That target share may increase in the future as Jack Bech left the game with a significant knee injury and it's possible that Savion Williams opts out for the NFL Draft. TCU will play in a bowl game.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records 87 yards against Arizona McAlister posted three receptions (on six targets) for 87 yards during Saturday's 49-28 win against Arizona.

Impact McAlister posted three catches in his third consecutive game. During the 2024 season, he has 28 grabs (on 43 targets) for 639 yards and four touchdowns. At 14.9 yards per catch, McAlister is a true deep threat option for the Horned Frogs. TCU will end the regular season at Cincinnati.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs go-ahead TD in comeback McAlister caught 1 of 2 targets for 84 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-34 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact McAlister's lone catch was a huge one as it ended up being the go-ahead touchdown as TCU came back from a 17-point deficit. It was McAlister's fourth touchdown of the season. TCU will play Baylor next week in a game that should feature a ton of points.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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