TCU head coach Sonny Dykes enters the upcoming college football season cautiously optimistic despite significant changes to his roster and coaching staff. Over his four-year tenure in Fort Worth, Dykes has maintained a 68 percent winning percentage, highlighted by consecutive nine-win seasons and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2022 when the postseason field comprised just four teams.

However, the Horned Frogs face the challenge of replacing key personnel following the departure of starting quarterback Josh Hoover and offensive coordinator Kendal Briles after the 2025 season. Hoover had been a steady presence for the program, having spent several years with TCU and retaining eligibility through last year.

At the Big 12 media days, Dykes acknowledged the adjustments required but expressed confidence in the team’s incoming talent. “We had a quarterback that had been with us for a number of years and still had a year of eligibility,” Dykes said. “We’ve got two newcomers we’re very confident in.”

Both new quarterbacks hail from New England, signaling a fresh direction on offense as TCU looks to maintain its competitive status within the conference. The program’s ability to integrate these new players quickly will be critical given the pace and intensity of modern college football, where roster turnover is frequent even among successful teams.

As the Horned Frogs prepare for the new season, Dykes aims to leverage his coaching experience and the team's resilience to sustain TCU’s upward trajectory amid personnel shifts.