TCU Horned Frogs News

Jordan Dwyer - Breakthrough was inevitable Dwyer gathered in 9 of 14 targets for 86 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 29-28 defeat against Arizona.

Impact Dwyer finally found the end zone, catching a six-yard touchdown from Jaden Craig in the third quarter. Considering the volume he has been seeing recently, it felt less like a surprise and more like an overdue reward for one of the Horned Frogs' most heavily targeted players. He has now recorded double-digit targets in three consecutive games, a stretch that highlights the growing trust between him and Craig. With TCU increasingly funneling its passing game through Dwyer and Kari Ashley, fantasy managers should view this performance as confirmation that Dwyer has become one of the safest weekly options in the Horned Frogs' offense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kari Ashley - Has become the centerpiece of the offense Ashley compiled 14 receptions (on 17 targets) for 95 yards during Friday's 29-28 defeat to Arizona.

Impact Ashley turned in another monster performance, posting one of the most heavily targeted games by any tight end in the country this season. While TCU's passing game has searched for consistency throughout the season, Ashley has emerged as the one constant, functioning as a safety valve, chain-mover, and occasional gadget weapon. From a fantasy perspective, Ashley is operating more like a featured wide receiver than a traditional tight end. At a position where consistent volume is often difficult to find, Ashley has become one of the safest and most productive tight end options in college fantasy football.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Craig - Rushing production continues to grow Craig was 28-for-41 passing for 232 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Friday's 29-28 defeat to Arizona. He also had nine rushes for 12 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Craig turned in another productive fantasy performance despite TCU's heartbreaking loss to Arizona. One of the most encouraging developments for fantasy managers is Craig's growing impact as a runner. He has now recorded at least one rushing touchdown in three consecutive games, adding another dimension to his fantasy profile beyond the passing production. While the loss will sting, Craig's recent trend is hard to ignore. Even as TCU's season has been filled with close losses, Craig's dual-threat production has become one of the most reliable aspects of the Horned Frogs' offense.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Salgado-Medina makes field goal after recovered onside pooch kick, No. 24 Arizona stuns TCU 29-28

Michael Salgado-Medina kicked a 37-yard field goal with 39 seconds left after No. 24 Arizona recovered an onside pooch kick and the Wildcats pulled out an improbable 29-28 victory...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jeremy Payne - DNP for Week 10 Payne (undisclosed) did not play during Friday's game with Arizona.

Impact Payne has gone three weeks without a carry. The running back's next opportunity for backfield chances comes Nov. 14 against Kansas State.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Jeremy Payne - Game-time decision for Friday Payne (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Friday's game versus Arizona, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact TCU will use the next hour and a half to determine Payne's availability. He is looking to log his first carry since Week 7 and also attempting to bounce back from then after recording a negative rushing attempt at Baylor.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Payne - Likely to play Friday Payne (undisclosed) holds a probable designation for Friday's game versus Arizona, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Payne is trending in the right direction to play Saturday and could immediately reassume his starting role with Jon Denman (undisclosed) ruled out. Landon Walker and Amante Martin should fill in behind Payne in his return.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Big 12's Holy War is 1st time Utah and BYU meet with both in AP top 10

This Holy War game could have significant implications on the Big 12 championship game matchup and the College Football Playoff

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Unbeaten Utah Hosts BYU In A Holy War That Could Shape The Big 12 Title Race

The final month of the college football season in the Big 12 will shake loose a tight race and determine the teams that will play in the cha...

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Unbeaten Utah Hosts BYU In A Holy War That Could Shape The Big 12 Title Race

TCU coach Sonny Dykes says he didn't notice the boos and calls for him to be fired

TCU coach Sonny Dykes says the boos and calls for him to be fired are the kinds of things happening everywhere in college football

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Terry Shelton - Slated to sit out Friday Shelton (undisclosed) is unavailable for Friday's clash with Arizona, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Shelton will be sidelined once again, marking his second straight absence for TCU. The wideout has had minimal involvement in the passing attack this season and is still aiming to record a reception, so his absence should not affect the offensive game plan.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jon Denman - Won't play Friday Denman (undisclosed) will be unavailable for Friday's matchup versus Arizona, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Denman is set to sit out his second contest of the season due to an undisclosed injury. The running back logged just three carries for 10 yards against Kansas last week, indicating he potentially suffered the injury during that matchup. Joseph Hagman and Landon Walker are candidates in the backfield who could fill his role during his absence.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Payne - Question mark to play versus Arizona Payne (undisclosed) is questionable for Friday's game versus Arizona, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Payne was reported to be practicing ahead of Friday's matchup, though his status is still up in the air. The running back has the next few days to recover and potentially return for the first time since Week 7. With Jon Denman (undisclosed) ruled out, the Horned Frogs' backfield is thinning and might have to rely on Joseph Hagman if Payne sits out once again.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ed Small - Role shrinks in recent weeks Small gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 22-16 victory against Kansas.

Impact Small remained a secondary piece in an offense that struggled to throw consistently and ultimately relied on defense and Jaden Craig's rushing ability to secure the victory. Small still has a role, but with Jordan Dwyer increasingly monopolizing targets and TE Kari Ashley remaining involved, the path to consistent fantasy relevance is becoming much narrower. Until his target share rebounds, Small looks more like a boom-or-bust depth option than a weekly starter.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Payne - Practices Tuesday, appears questionable Payne (undisclosed) practiced Tuesday for TCU but is questionable for the Friday night game at Arizona, per Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Impact Payne remains a question mark, though his participation in an early practice this week is a good sign. If the tailback is forced to miss another game, Jon Denman figures to lead the way in the Horned Frogs' backfield once again.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Landon Walker - Available at Arizona, will be limited Walker (undisclosed) is available against Arizona on Friday night but will be limited and in a cast, per Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Impact Walker will play against the Wildcats, but it sounds like the tailback isn't in line for many reps. Starter Jeremy Payne remains questionable as well, so Jon Denman and Joseph Hagman could be in line for more work Friday night in Tucson.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Landon Walker - DNP for Week 9 Walker (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 22-16 win over Kansas.

Impact Walker sat out his second consecutive game for TCU as he tended to an undisclosed injury. The team was without a depth option in the backfield, as he has been working behind the primary rotation this season. His next chance to take the field is against Arizona on Friday.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ace Theus - Scores first collegiate touchdown Theus recorded two rushing attempts for 30 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 22-16 victory against Kansas.

Impact Theus delivered one of the game's biggest plays when he broke free for a 28-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter. The score was the first touchdown of his collegiate career and helped ignite a TCU offense that had been shut out throughout the first half. For a young player still carving out his role, it was a memorable breakthrough moment and a glimpse of the explosiveness he brings to the Horned Frogs' offense.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Dwyer - Volume remains elite Dwyer reeled in 6 of 12 targets for 46 yards during Saturday's 22-16 win versus Kansas.

Impact Dwyer continued to command a massive share of the passing attack, drawing double-digit targets for the second consecutive game. While the numbers weren't as explosive as some of his recent outings, this usage remains extremely encouraging. Dwyer also hauled in the critical two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter, helping TCU complete its comeback and reinforcing his status as one of Jaden Craig's most trusted targets.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kari Ashley - Stays involved in quieter role Ashley reeled in all three targets for 50 yards during Saturday's 22-16 win versus Kansas.

Impact Ashley wasn't the focal point of TCU's offense in the comeback win over Kansas, but he still found ways to contribute with four total touches. After several weeks of elite fantasy production, this was more of a complementary performance as the Horned Frogs leaned on their defense and Jaden Craig's legs to erase a halftime deficit. Even with the reduced workload, Ashley remains one of the conference's premier tight end options.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Craig - Wins with his legs in TCU's comeback Craig completed 13 of 29 passes for 141 yards during Saturday's 22-16 victory against Kansas. He also had 15 rushes for 87 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Craig didn't post impressive passing numbers, but his outing was a reminder that his fantasy value extends beyond the arm. With Kansas taking away much of TCU's passing game and building a 13-0 halftime lead, Craig repeatedly kept drives alive with his mobility and became the focal point of the Horned Frogs' second-half resurgence. Most importantly, Craig led the decisive 84-yard touchdown drive in the closing minutes, capping it with the go-ahead rushing score before adding a successful two-point conversion pass to Jordan Dwyer. It wasn't his prettiest statistical game as a passer, but it may have been one of his most complete performances as a quarterback. The career-best rushing production provides another encouraging dimension for fantasy managers as TCU enters the final stretch of the season.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Craig wins it for TCU

NOVEMBER 1 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas Jayhawks vs TCU Horned Frogs Highlights | FOX College Football

OCTOBER 31 • FOX SPORTS

Max Carroll's pick-6 and Jaden Craig's late touchdown lift TCU to 22-16 win over Kansas

Max Carroll returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown, quarterback Jaden Craig ran 17 yards for the go-ahead score with 1:09 remaining and TCU beat Kansas 22-16

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

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Salgado-Medina makes field goal after recovered onside pooch kick, No. 24 Arizona stuns TCU 29-28

Big 12's Holy War is 1st time Utah and BYU meet with both in AP top 10

Unbeaten Utah Hosts BYU In A Holy War That Could Shape The Big 12 Title Race

TCU coach Sonny Dykes says he didn't notice the boos and calls for him to be fired

Jaden Craig wins it for TCU

Kansas Jayhawks vs TCU Horned Frogs Highlights | FOX College Football

Max Carroll's pick-6 and Jaden Craig's late touchdown lift TCU to 22-16 win over Kansas