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TCU head coach Sonny Dykes looks to the field during an NCAA college game against SMU on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
TCU provides Dykes happy "homecoming," defeats SMU 42-34

Sep. 24, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes directs his team against Colorado in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sonny on other side: Big change for TCU-SMU rivalry in DFW

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 22, 2022 03:33 AM EDT

TCU quarterback Max Duggan, center, looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Tarleton State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Duggan 5 TD passes and TCU 2-0 under Dykes after 59-17 win

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 10, 2022 11:29 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass during the first half an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Young, No. 1 Alabama escape Texas on late FG 20-19

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 10, 2022 04:04 PM EDT

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, front left, looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Monroe, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Texas has chance for big turnaround against No. 1 Alabama

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 08, 2022 01:08 PM EDT

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes directs his team against Colorado in the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sonny Dykes is set for home opener as TCU hosts Tarleton

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:09 AM EDT

Colorado wide receiver Maurice Bell, front center, is pulled down after catching a pass, by TCU cornerback Josh Newton and safeties Abraham Camara and Millard Bradford, from left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
TCU cruises by Colorado 38-13 to kick off Sonny Dykes era

By Pat Graham Sep. 03, 2022 02:22 AM EDT

FILE - Colorado coach Karl Dorrell watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Oct. 23, 2021. The Buffaloes are picked to finish last in the Pac-12, according to the media poll. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Horned Frogs travel to Colorado to kick off Sonny Dykes era

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 04:26 PM EDT

FILE - TCU quarterback Chandler Morris (14) quarterback Max Duggan (15) celebrate during an NCAA college football game against Baylor in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. TCU is set to kick off its season on Sept. 2, 2022, against Colorado. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
TCU could play 3 QBs, Dykes not saying who takes 1st snap

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 29, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy answers a reporter's question at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2022. The Big 12 is going into its 12th and final season as a 10-team conference. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Big 12 last time at 10 teams; Oklahoma State seeks 2nd title

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 26, 2022 12:22 PM EDT

FILE - TCU coach Sonny Dykes speaks to reporters at the NCAA college football Big 12 Media Days in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, July 14, 2022. TCU is set to kick off its season on Sept. 2, 2022, against Colorado. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Dykes opens things up at TCU since replacing Patterson

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 19, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

FILE - Texas' Xavier Worthy (8) runs with ball against Kansas State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Nov. 26, 2021. Texas starts the season unranked after a 5-7 finish in 2021. And yet, there is optimism in Austin. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
Texas unranked and hoping to ride Robinson to turnaround

By Jim Vertuno Aug. 19, 2022 11:19 AM EDT

Iowa head coach Matt Campbell walks off stage after speaking to reporters at the NCAA college football Big 12 media days in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Ties to Texas, Big 12 bind coaching newcomers Dykes, McGuire

By Schuyler Dixon Jul. 14, 2022 07:22 PM EDT

New TCU NCAA college football head coach Sonny Dykes stands under a welcome sign before an introductory news conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dykes introduced at TCU, always knowing what it could be

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 30, 2021 03:43 PM EST

FILE - Miami offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee watches during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. SMU hired Rhett Lashlee as its new head coach Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, bringing back its former offensive coordinator to replace Sonny Dykes. Lashlee had been Miami's offensive coordinator for two seasons after serving as OC for the Mustangs during Dykes' first two seasons in 2018 and 2019. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
SMU names former OC Rhett Lashlee as coach, replacing Dykes

Nov. 29, 2021 12:46 PM EST

A message displayed on the video board introducing new TCU head football coach Sonny Dykes at Amon G. Carter Stadium at Texas Christian University, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
TCU announces SMU's Dykes as new coach after campus arrival

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 28, 2021 04:58 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP Top 25 Takeaways Harbaugh's breakthrough; Harsin's miscue

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Iowa State running back Jirehl Brock (21) runs from TCU linebacker Shadrach Banks (19) during a 40-yard touchdown run in the first half an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Hall is catalyst for Iowa State's 48-14 romp over TCU

By Andrew Logue Nov. 26, 2021 08:09 PM EST

Kansas players including Mike Novitsky (50) celebrate their 57-56 win over Texas in overtime of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kansas back in Texas to face TCU after epic win over 'Horns

Nov. 18, 2021 01:57 PM EST

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
College football coaching carousel spinning faster than ever

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2021 05:00 AM EST