Horned Frog News

It only took 1 week, but the TCU Horned Frogs are already searching for answers after going down 27-17 at home to #19 Oregon State. The offense, which was supposed to be the strong unit of the team, was never able to get in sync as the Oregon State defense continually got in passing lanes and left Dalton scratching his head throughout the game. The game started with O-State going 3 and out, and everything seemed to be going TCU's way on their first possession, until Dalton was intercepted leading to a Kahut 37 yard FG to give O-State the 3-0 lead after 1.

The 2nd quarter started out the same way, with Dalton getting intercepted yet again, and once again the TCU defense held strong and forced a FG, this time from 23 yards out to give O-State the 6-0 lead. The rest of the quarter would be dominated by TCU as Dalton found Hicks on a slant pattern and he took it to the house for a 63 yard catch and run. TCU were able to add on a 45 yard FG at the end of the half to take the 10-6 lead.

The 3rd quarter was all about Oregon State. First they were able to force TCU into punting the ball. Then they were able to build their first solid drive of the day, culminating with a 13 yard run by Rodgers. Then, after Dalton's 3rd interception on the day, Oregon State were finally able to take advantage of their great field position, as Rodgers punched it in from 3 yards out to give Oregon State a 20-10 lead after 3 quarters.

The game was essentially over after Dalton's 4th interception on the day was returned 80 yards by Tuimaunei to give Oregon State a 27-10 lead with 4:06 left in the game. TCU were able to quickly move down the field on their next possession, ending with Hicks' second TD on the day, this time on a 20 yard pass from Dalton. With 2:45 left on the clock and with 3 timeouts, the Frogs decided against the onside kick, hoping they would be able to stop Oregon State and force a 3 and out, however, on 3rd down and 7, and with the whole stadium knowing that Oregon State were running the ball, Rodgers was still able to break a tackle and gain the first down, effectively ending this game as a competition. TCU will have to go back to the drawing board and forget about this game quickly if they are to salvage anything from this season. Next week's game at Clemson already seems to be a make or break game for these Frogs, as they look to make up for their opening week loss.

This across the wire...TCU Head coach Zikry has left the program. Due to two games of poor play, Zikry has decided that the best thing for him is to leave the school. The Horned Frogs have reached out to FSU Coach Bob JR. He has accepted a 3 year deal.