TCU visits UCF in Big 12 action
TCU brings a top-10 red zone defense while UCF leans on Keyone Jenkins, who replaced injured quarterback Alonza Barnett III and led a 44-30 win.
- TCU visits UCF for their Big 12 Conference opener on Saturday at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium in Orlando, Florida, with both teams entering at 2-1.
- The Horned Frogs enter after defeating Arkansas State 31-7 last week, while the Knights held off Georgia State 44-30 on Saturday, as both programs seek to improve their 2-1 records.
- Filling in for injured starter Alonza Barnett III, quarterback Keyone Jenkins will lead the Knights' offense, while running back Duke Watson provides a ground attack with 297 rushing yards.
- TCU quarterback Jaden Craig enters the contest coming off a 337-yard passing performance, having thrown for 903 yards and 7 touchdowns this season with a 72.4% completion rate.
- Both teams look to establish their place in the Big 12 hierarchy; TCU coach Sonny Dykes said, "We're 2-1 — we're disappointed that we're not 3-0," while UCF opens conference play at home for the first time.
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TCU visits UCF in the first Big 12 action of the season for both schools
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TCU entertains high hopes ahead of Big 12 opener vs. UCF
TCU and UCF will look to build on their recent successes and start their respective Big 12 Conference seasons with a victory when they clash on Saturday afternoon in Orlando, Fla.The Horned Frogs (2-1) have consecutive wins after losing to North Caroli...
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Orlando SentinelUCF sees Big 12 opener against TCU as an opportunity to earn respect
The Knights and Horned Frogs have taken similar paths to start the season, but UCF sees a chance to make a statement with a home victory Saturday to open Big 12 Conference play.
Winnipeg Free Press
El Paso Inc.TCU visits UCF in Big 12 action
TCU (2-1) at UCF (2-1), Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
TCU football opens Big 12 play in Orlando
Published Sep 24, 2026 Tyler Chan TCU wide receiver Ed Small goes up and catches the ball at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, Sep. 19, 2026. The TCU Horned Frogs beat the Arkansas State Red Wolves 31-7. (TCU360/Tyler Chan) The Frogs will be traveling to Orlando, Florida to open their conference schedule where they will face the UCF Knights on Sept. 26. TCU is coming off a solid win over Arkansas State where the Frogs defeated the Red…
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