2016 TCU Horned Frogs football team

American college football season February 2023 February 2026 football 2016 TCU Horned Frogs TCU Horned Frogs logo.svg 150 Big 12 Conference Big 12 6–7 4–5 Gary Patterson 16th Doug Meacham 3rd Sonny Cumbie 3rd 4–2–5 Air raid Chad Glasgow 2nd Amon G. Carter Stadium Liberty Bowl L 23–31 vs. Georgia The 2016 Texas Christian Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The 121st TCU football team played as a member of the Big 12 Conference (Big 12) and played their home games at Amon G. Carter Stadium, on the TCU campus in Fort Worth, Texas. The Horned Frogs were led by 16th-year head coach Gary Patterson, the winningest coach in TCU football history. They finished the season 6–7, 4–5 in Big 12 play to finish in fifth place. They were invited to the Liberty Bowl where they lost to Georgia. Preseason Departures Senior quarterback and 2014 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and 2015 runner-up Trevone Boykin and unanimous first team All-American wide receiver Josh Doctson led a large class of graduating seniors that departed TCU at the conclusion of the 2015 season. Recruiting class TCU inked five junior college transfers in December 2015, including 4-star defensive end Mat Boesen (Long Beach C.C.), 4-star linebacker Tyree Horton, 4-star safety Markell Simmons (Pima C.C.), 4-star wide receiver Taj Williams (Iowa Western C.C.), and 3-star offensive tackle Chris Gaynor (Dodge City C.C.). Four of the five junior college transfers enrolled at TCU in January 2016, will participate in spring practice and will be eligible to play in 2016. The fifth signee, Tyree Horton, is expected to enroll in the summer.JUCO linebacker Horton won't enroll for spring at TCU http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article54352810.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Carlos Mendez January 12, 2016 January 12, 2016 TCU added a sixth junior college transfer, 4-star wide receiver Ryan Parker (Tyler J.C.), on February 3, 2016; Parker is expected to enroll in the summer.Parker Flips to Frogs on Signing Day https://247sports.com/college/tcu/article/parker-flips-to-frogs-on-signing-day-43428935/ 247Sports Jeremy Clark February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016 Four of TCU's freshmen signees arrived early for the spring term at TCU and enrolled with the four January junior college transfers. The January freshmen enrollees include 4-star wide receiver Isaiah Graham (Bastrop, LA), 4-star athlete (running back and linebacker) Sewo Olonilua (Humble Kingwood), 3-star tight end Artayvious Lynn (Milford Academy), and 3-star quarterback Brennen Wooten (San Angelo Central). The Frogs added a late signee in July. In the wake of the Baylor sexual assault scandalA timeline of the Baylor sexual assault scandal https://www.si.com/college-football/2016/05/26/baylor-art-briles-sexual-assault-ken-starr Sports Illustrated Zac Ellis May 26, 2011 July 9, 2016 and firing of Art Briles,Baylor to fire coach Art Briles after 8 seasons https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/15745318/baylor-bears-dismiss-football-coach-art-briles ESPN Mark Schlabach May 28, 2016 July 9, 2016 Baylor released 4-star defensive end Brandon Bowen from his National Letter of Intent, and Bowen signed with the TCU.Former Baylor signee Brandon Bowen commits to TCU http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article88184547.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Tom Johanningmeier July 7, 2016 July 9, 2016 TCU signed the following 23 recruits, which combined to be a unanimous top-25 class, ranked as high as 13:TCU Football Announces 22 Signings http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020316aac.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016 March 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160307141544/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020316aac.html dead no yes 2016 Darius Anderson RB Rosenberg, TX George Ranch H.S. 5 11 196 January 20, 2016 4 3 4 3 Ross Blacklock DT Missouri City, TX Elkins H.S. 6 4 326 January 9, 2016 4 3 4 4 Mat Boesen DE Torrance, CA Long Beach C.C. 6 3 235 August 20, 2015 4 3 3 3 Brandon Bowen DE Trophy Club, TX Byron Nelson H.S. 6 5 227 July 6, 2016 4 4 4 3 Isaiah Chambers DE Houston, TX Aldine MacArthur H.S. 6 3.5 258 September 25, 2015 4 4 4 4 Innis Gaines S Beaumont, TX West Brook H.S. 6 2 190 November 14, 2015 3 3 4 3 Chris Gaynor OT Pompano Beach, FL Dodge City C.C. 6 5 290 December 13, 2015 3 3 3 3 Isaiah Graham WR Bastrop, LA Bastrop H.S. 6 1 185 October 30, 2015 3 3 4 4 Kellton Hollins OG Zachary, LA Zachary H.S. 6 3 298 June 8, 2015 3 3 3 3 Tyree Horton LB Homestead, FL Highland C.C. 6 0 225 December 16, 2015 4 4 4 4 Artayvious Lynn TE Bossier City, LA Milford Academy 6 6 235 December 6, 2015 2 3 3 3 Austin Myers OT Manvel, TX Manvel H.S. 6 5 295 February 21, 2015 4 3 4 4 Lucas Niang OT New Canaan, CT New Canaan H.S. 6 6 295 January 25, 2016 3 3 3 3 Sewo Olonilua ATH Humble, TX Kingwood H.S. 6 2 217 December 6, 2014 4 4 4 4 Gary Overshown DE Mesquite, TX Horn H.S. 6 5 241 June 22, 2015 3 3 3 3 Ryan Parker WR Keller, TX Tyler J.C. 6 2 180 February 3, 2016 4 4 4 4 Vernon Scott CB Mansfield, TX Mansfield Summit H.S. 6 2 200 July 25, 2015 3 2 3 3 Markell Simmons S Tucson, AZ Pima C.C. 6 1 190 December 21, 2015 3 4 3 3 KeShawn Somerville CB Pflugerville, TX Hendrickson H.S. 5 10 170 December 8, 2015 4 3 3 3 Dylan Thomas ATH Fort Worth, TX Paschal H.S. 6 1 186 December 3, 2014 4 3 3 3 Camron Williams ATH Dallas, TX Skyline H.S. 6 3 210 January 24, 2016 4 3 3 3 Taj Williams WR Tallahassee, FL Iowa Western C.C. 6 3 180 May 30, 2015 4 4 4 4 Brennen Wooten QB San Angelo, TX Central H.S. 6 1 188 July 24, 2014 3 3 3 3 no 2016 2016 TCU Football Commitment List 2016 TCU Commits 2016 Player Commitments – TCU TCU TCU TCU February 3, 2016 13 20 18 23 yes Incoming transfers In addition to the 2016 recruiting class, TCU added six transfers, including three eligible for the current season, to the 2016 roster: List of incoming transfers Name Pos. Eligible Beginning Years of Eligibility Previous School Notes John Diarse WR 2016 2 LSU Transferred in January 2016 after graduating from LSU. In 2013, Diarse was a 4-star recruit out of Neville H.S. in Monroe, LA.John Diarse https://247sports.com/player/john-diarse-14869 247sports January 14, 2016 Derrick Green RB 2016 1 Michigan Transferred in summer 2016 after graduating from Michigan.Former Michigan running back Derrick Green transfers to TCU https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/17085082/former-michigan-wolverines-running-back-derrick-green-transfers-tcu ESPN Josh Moyer July 17, 2016 July 24, 2016 In 2013, Green was a 4-star recruit and named to the ESPN 300.Michigan RB Derrick Green to Transfer to TCU http://www.frogsowar.com/2016/7/14/12195724/michigan-rb-derrick-green-to-transfer-to-tcu Frogs O War/SB Nation Melissa Triebwasser July 14, 2016 July 24, 2016 Cole Hunt TE 2016 2 Rice Transferred after graduating from Rice; Hunt is the younger brother of former TCU center Joey Hunt. Ben Banogu DE 2017 2 ULM Transferred in January 2016.ULM DE Banogu transfers to TCU http://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/ulm/2016/01/14/ulm-de-banogu-transfers-tcu/78825158/ Monroe News Star Adam Hunsucker January 14, 2016 January 14, 2016 In 2014, Banogu was a 2-star recruit out of Prosper H.S. in Prosper, TX.Benjamin Banogu https://247sports.com/player/ben-banogu-37154 247sports January 14, 2016 Andrew David PK/P 2017 3 Michigan Transferred in fall 2016.Michigan kicker Andrew David transferring to TCU, teammate tweets http://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2016/08/22/andrew-david-tcu-football-michigan/89113786/ Mark Snyder Detroit Free Press August 22, 2016 August 25, 2016 Blake Hickey OL 2017 4 Kansas State Transferred in fall 2016 as a preferred walk on after enrolling at K-State during the summer.Frogs Land 3-Star OL Transfer Blake Hickey From KSU http://www.frogsowar.com/2016/7/22/12254850/frogs-land-3-ol-transfer-blake-hickey-from-ksu Frogs O War/SB Nation Melissa Triebwasser July 22, 2016 July 24, 2016 In 2016, Hickey was a 3-star recruit. Coaching staff Co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach DeMontie Cross left TCU after the 2016 Alamo Bowl to accept the sole defensive coordinator position at Missouri, where Cross played from 1994–96.TCU's DeMontie Cross to become Missouri defensive coordinator https://www.si.com/college-football/2015/12/15/tcu-demontie-cross-missouri-defensive-coordinator Sports Illustrated Thayer Evans December 18, 2015 December 18, 2015 Despite anticipated turnover on the TCU coaching staff as a result of the Horned Frogs' successes, particularly their offensive turnaround in 2014 and 2015, Cross was the only position or coordinator-level coach to depart Fort Worth. Former TCU and NFL defensive lineman Zarnell Fitch was promoted to defensive line Coach after serving as the Frogs' director of high school relations from June 2014 through January 2016,TCU promotes Zarnell Fitch to a spot on defensive football staff http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/article55242485.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram January 17, 2016 January 18, 2016 and former TCU and NFL linebacker Jason Phillips will continue his work at TCU as a graduate assistant and coach linebackers.TCU names former player Jason Phillips linebackers coach http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article55851100.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Carlos Mendez January 21, 2016 January 21, 2016Football Announces Staff Changes http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012116aaa.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics January 21, 2016 January 21, 2016 January 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160127135005/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012116aaa.html dead The 2016 staff was completed with the promotion of graduate assistant Jake Brown as the new director of high school relations and recruiting.Jake Brown http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jake_brown_892876.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics February 3, 2016 May 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160528161601/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/jake_brown_892876.html dead In November 2015, TCU co-offensive coordinator/play-caller and inside wide receivers coach Doug Meacham was named a finalist for the head coaching job at the University of North Texas, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported Meacham was expected to receive and accept an offer; but on December 1, Meacham withdrew his name from consideration for the post.Report: TCU co-OC pulls name out of UNT contention http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/tcu-horned-frogs-north-carolina-tar-heels-confusion-who-will-be-next-unt-coach-120115 USA Today Sports Kevin Jaira December 1, 2015 December 9, 2015 Meacham was also rumored to be named the new head coach at Tulane in December 2015, but the rumors were quashed by Meaham and TCU and Meacham was not named as the Green Wave's new coach.Tulane head coaching job offered to TCU co-offensive coordinator Doug Meacham? - Updated http://www.nola.com/tulane/index.ssf/2015/12/tulane_reportedly_offers_head.html The Times-Picayune Andrew Lopez December 9, 2015 January 6, 2016 In January 2016, Meacham declined an offer to become the head coach of the Texas State BobcatsDoug Meacham declines Texas State job, source says https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/14516624/doug-meacham-co-offensive-coordinator-tcu-horned-frogs-turns-texas-state-bobcats ESPN Brett McMurphy January 6, 2016 January 6, 2016 and an offer to become the sole offensive coordinator at Texas A&M.Meacham not interested in A&M offensive coordinator job, source says http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article53396480.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Carlos Mendez January 6, 2016 January 6, 2016 In December 2015, TCU co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Sonny Cumbie was reportedly offered a three-year, $1+ million per year contract to become the sole offensive coordinator and play caller at the University of Texas. Despite an intense public effort by Longhorns' head coach Charlie Strong, Cumbie declined the offer and elected to remain in his role at TCU.TCU assistant Cumbie turns down Texas offer http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article48794175.html Travis Brown Fort Worth Star-Telegram December 9, 2015 December 9, 2015 Frogs' running backs coach Curtis Luper was reportedly a finalist for the head coaching job at ULM, but he withdrew his name from consideration on the same day Sonny Cumbie declined the offensive coordinator position at Texas and Doug Meacham quashed rumors regarding the head coaching job at Tulane. Luper was also a candidate for the head coaching job at UTSA and interviewed for the job on January 10TCU's Curtis Luper interviews for UTSA football job http://blog.mysanantonio.com/utsa/2016/01/tcus-curtis-luper-interviews-for-utsa-football-job/ San Antonio Express-News Jerry Briggs January 10, 2016 January 11, 2016 January 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160112060347/http://blog.mysanantonio.com/utsa/2016/01/tcus-curtis-luper-interviews-for-utsa-football-job/ dead before eventually removing his name from consideration.Bailiff, Luper pull out of UTSA football coach search http://www.expressnews.com/sports/college_sports/utsa/article/Bailiff-Luper-pull-out-of-UTSA-football-coach-6754466.php San Antonio Express-News Jerry Briggs January 12, 2016 January 13, 2016 In January 2016, offensive graduate assistant Bryson Oliver left TCU to accept a full-time coaching job at Tarleton State, and former Oklahoma State quarterback J. W. Walsh joined the Horned Frogs as a new offensive graduate assistant.Oklahoma State football: J.W. Walsh to reconnect with former Cowboy assistant Doug Meacham at TCU http://newsok.com/article/5473770 The Oklahoman Kyle Fredrickson January 20, 2016 January 21, 2016 Spring practice The 2016 Horned Frogs opened spring practice on February 27, 2016.Football Set to Begin Spring Practice http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022516aaa.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics February 25, 2016 July 9, 2016 August 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815205016/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/022516aaa.html dead Over the course of the 15 practices in 5 weeks, Patterson praised the efforts of all junior college transfer early enrolleesPatterson 'proud' of transfers' work ethic in TCU spring practice http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article63941407.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Carlos Mendez March 3, 2016 July 9, 2016 and addressed concerns at defensive tackle and noted development at linebacker with players' return from or experience gained as a result of others' injury.TCU a work in progress at spring football practice http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article66792597.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Matthew Martinez March 17, 2016 July 9, 2016 Entering spring question, the Frogs' biggest question mark was at starting quarterback.Five questions TCU football may be asking in spring http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article62452407.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Carlos Mendez February 25, 2016 July 9, 2016 After the spring game on April 1, highlighted by the play of defensive ends and cornerbacks,TCU spring game highlighted by cornerbacks, defensive ends http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article69584657.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Matthew Martinez April 1, 2016 July 9, 2016 starting quarterback contenders Kenny Hill and Foster Sawyer both remained listed as possible starters on the post-spring depth chart.Hill, Sawyer even on first TCU depth chart after spring practice http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article71343302.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Carlos Mendez April 12, 2016 July 9, 2016 Fall camp Big 12 media days were held in Dallas, Texas, on July 18 and 19.TCU at 2016 Big 12 Football Media Day http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071916aaf.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics July 19, 2016 July 24, 2016 August 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160805201231/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071916aaf.html dead Prior to media days, Kenny Hill was named Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year and Josh Carraway, James McFarland and KaVontae Turpin were named to the Preseason All-Big 12 football team. The Frogs were also picked by the Big 12 media to finish second in the conference standings and received 2 first place votes, with the remainder going to top-picked OU.Oklahoma Tops Big 12 Media Preseason Football Poll http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211064094&DB_OEM_ID=10410 Big 12 Conference July 14, 2016 July 14, 2016 Players reported for fall camp on August 3, and the first practice was held August 4.Something about TCU has Patterson 'excited to see what unfolds' http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article91358032.html Fort Worth Star-Telegram Carlos Mendez July 22, 2016 July 24, 2016 Head coach Gary Patterson named redshirt sophomore Kenny Hill the starting quarterback on August 25, 2016.TCU gives quarterback job to A&M transfer Kenny Hill http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article97938097.html Carlos Mendez Fort Worth Star-Telegram August 25, 2016 August 25, 2016 Schedule 2016 AP September 3 7:00 p.m. w y 13 8 (FCS) South Dakota State Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX FSN 59—41 43,450 September 10 6:00 p.m. l y 15 Arkansas Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX ESPN 38–41 2OT 48,091 September 17 11:00 a.m. w y Iowa State Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX FS1 41–20 45,000 September 23 7:00 p.m. w y y SMU Battle for the Iron Skillet Gerald J. Ford Stadium University Park, TX ESPN 33—3 30,987 October 1 4:00 p.m. l 21 Oklahoma Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX FOX 46—52 45,000 October 8 11:00 a.m. w y Kansas Memorial Stadium Lawrence, KS ESPNU 24—23 23,946 October 22 2:30 p.m. l y West Virginia 12 Mountaineer Field Morgantown, WV ABC/ESPN2 10—34 61,780 October 29 2:30 p.m. l Texas Tech rivalry Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX ESPN2 24—27 2OT 45,619 November 5 2:30 p.m. w y Baylor 13 The Revivalry McLane Stadium Waco, TX FOX 62—22 48,129 November 19 11:00 a.m. l Oklahoma State 13 Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX FS1 6—31 43,303 November 25 2:30 p.m. w y Texas Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX rivalry FS1 31—9 99,065 December 3 11:00 a.m. l Kansas State Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX FS1 6—30 42,746 December 30 11:00 a.m. l y y Georgia Liberty Bowl Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN ESPN 23—31 51,087 All times Central Rankings 15 9 13 14 15 12 RV RV RV 21 21 19 RV RV RV RV RV RV NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR Personnel Roster 2016 TCU Horned Frogs y 1 Emanuel Porter JR WR n 2 Taj Williams JR WR y 3 Shaun Nixon SO RB n y 4 Isaiah Graham FR WR n y 6 Darius Anderson FR RB y 7 Kenny Hill JR QB y Kenny Hill (quarterback) 9 John Diarse JR WR y 10 Desmon White JR WR n 11 Dylan Thomas FR WR n 12 Foster Sawyer SO QB n 13 Ty Slanina JR WR n 14 Jarrison Stewart SO WR n 15 Jaelan Austin SO WR n 16 Brennen Wooten FR QB n 17 Grayson Muehlstein SO QB n 18 Jordan Kitna FR QB n 19 Travis Hanes JR WR n 20 Deanté Gray SR WR y 21 Kyle Hicks JR RB n 24 Trevorris Johnson JR RB n 25 KaVontae Turpin SO WR y 27 Derrick Green SR RB y Derrick Green (American football) 28 Patrick Zeller SO WR n 33 Sewo Olonilua FR RB y 34 Preston Miller SR WR n 35 Armanii Glaspie FR WR n y 38 Connor Osborne SR WR n 39 Isaiah Alexander JR WR n 39 Stacy Boyd SR RB n} 42 Pakamiaiaea Davis SO FB 43 Michael Carroll SO WR n 47 Daythan Davis JR TE n y 50 Harrison Gillaspy JR FB 51 Austin Schlottmann JR C y 52 Trey Elliott SO OT n y 55 Kellton Hollins FR OL n 56 Austin Myers FR OL n 57 Casey McDermott Vai SO OG n 58 Patrick Morris JR OG y Patrick Morris (American football) 60 Nate Guyton FR OG n 62 David Bolisomi y FR OT n 63 Garrett Altman JR C n 64 Matt Pryor JR OG y Matt Pryor (American football) 68 Joseph Noteboom JR OT y 69 Aviante Collins SR OT y 70 Cordel Iwuagwu y FR OG y 73 Jozie Milton y FR C n 74 Chris Gaynor JR OG n 75 Nick Cominos FR OL n 76 Sam Awolope y FR OT n 77 Lucas Niang FR OL y 80 Robbie Fuelling JR WR n 81 Cole Hunt JR TE y 82 Charlie Reid JR TE n 83 Daniel Walsh JR WR 84 Nathan Hernandez SR WR n 84 Cole Novak JR TE n 86 Daniel Walsh SR WR n 87 TreVontae Hights y FR WR n 88 Artayvious Lynn FR TE n 2 Niko Small SO S 3 Markell Simmons SO S 6 Innis Gaines FR S y 7 Arico Evans SO S 9 Mat Boesen JR DE 11 Ranthony Texada JR CB 12 Jeff Gladney y FR CB y 16 Michael Jr. Downing JR S 17 Kenny Iloka SR S 17 DeShawn Raymond SO CB 18 Nick Orr JR S y 19 Montrel Wilson SO LB 21 Caylin Moore SR S 22 Cyd Calvin JR CB 23 Alec Dunham SO LB 24 Julius Lewis SO CB y 26 Vernon Scott FR CB y 28 Tony James SO CB 29 Steve Wesley JR CB 30 Denzel Johnson JR S 31 Ridwan Issahaku SO S 32 Travin Howard JR LB y 35 Sammy Douglas JR LB 40 James McFarland SR DE 41 Brandon Bowen FR DE 42 Ty Summers SO LB y 43 Davis Devereaux SO LB 44 Paul Whitmill JR LB 47 Tipa Galeai SO DE y 48 Lucas Reynolds FR LB 48 Tanner Zang SO S 49 Semaj Thomas y FR DE 53 George Cullen JR LB 54 Joseph Broadnax Jr. SO DT 56 Chris Bradley JR DT 67 Geatano Sinacola FR DT 79 Robert Henson JR DT 86 Gary Overshown FR DE 90 Ross Blacklock FR DT y 91 L. J. Collier SO DT y 93 Ben Banogu SO DE y 94 Josh Carraway SR DE y 95 Aaron Curry SR DT 97 James Jr. Terry FR DT 99 Isaiah Chambers FR DE 27 Brandon Hatfield JR PK P 29 Adam Nunez y FR P 36 Ryan Graf y FR PK 37 Cole Bunce FR PK P 46 Jonathan Song SO PK y 50 Donovan Cahill FR LS 71 Matt Boggs JR LS http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tcu-m-footbl-mtt.html August 29, 2016 Gary Patterson (head coach, 16th season) Doug Meacham (co-offensive coordinator/inside WRs, 3rd season) Sonny Cumbie (co-offensive coordinator/QBs, 3rd season) Chad Glasgow (defensive coordinator/safeties, 15th season) Jarrett Anderson (offensive line coach, 19th season) Rusty Burns (outside receivers coach, 8th season) Zarnell Fitch (defensive line coach, 3rd season) Paul Gonzales (cornerbacks coach, 5th season) Curtis Luper (running backs coach, 4th season) Dan Sharp (defensive line coach, 25th season) Eric Russell (director of player personnel–special teams, 1st season) Jason Phillips (graduate assistant–defense, 2nd season) J. W. Walsh (graduate assistant–offense, 1st season) Hudson Fuller (offensive analyst, 2nd season) Jeremy Modkins (defensive analyst, 3rd season) Jake Brown (director of high school relations, 3rd season) Matt Lewis (director–football operations, 14th season) Nelly Gonzalez (asst. director–football operations, 2nd season) Don Sommer (head strength & conditioning coach, 16th season) Matt Parker (associate strength & conditioning coach, 13th season) David Gable (assoc. director–sports medicine, 14th season) Injury report Player Position Status Injury Date of Injury Game(s) Missed Date of Return (Anticipated) Julius Lewis CB Out Unknown/Season-EndingTCU CB Julius Lewis likely out for season http://www.frogsowar.com/2016/2/3/10908084/tcu-cb-julius-lewis-likely-out-for-season SB Nation/Frogs 'O War Jamie Plunkett February 3, 2016 July 11, 2016 Offseason Workouts All (2017) Shaun Nixon RB Out Unknown/Season-EndingHorned Frogs RB Shaun Nixon to miss season https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/17099504/tcu-horned-frogs-rb-shaun-nixon-miss-season-undisclosed-injury ESPN Mitch Sherman July 18, 2016 July 19, 2016 Offseason Workouts All (2017) Trey Elliott OT Out Unknown/Season-Ending Fall Camp All (2017) Jonathan Song PK Out Quad injuryTCU linebacker Howard not practicing following hospital stay http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article95214122.html Carlos Mendez Fort Worth Star-Telegram August 11, 2016 August 25, 2016 Fall Camp South Dakota St (Mid-September or later) Isaiah Graham WR Out Unknown South Dakota St Arkansas (Late September) Travin Howard LB Returned Unknown/hospitalization Fall Camp None Late AugustTCU football depth chart shows new starting receivers Williams, Porter http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article98001127.html Carlos Mendez Fort Worth Star-Telegram August 25, 2016 August 25, 2016 Depth chart TBA Game summaries South Dakota State 2016 South Dakota State Jackrabbits football team All-time record Last meeting Result 0–0 First meeting N/A TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse South Dakota State Jackrabbits at TCU Horned Frogs – Game Summary September 3, 2016 7:00 p.m. CT (actual: 7:05 p.m – 10:55 p.m.) #8 (FCS) Jackrabbits 3 21 14 3 #13 Horned Frogs 7 17 21 14 Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, TX 43,450 Sunny and clear, 86°F, wind SE 9 mph Eddy Shelton • Umpire: Rick Podraza • Linesman: Rick Smith • Line judge: Scott Reilly • Back judge: Terry White • Field judge: Nick Lave • Side judge: Richard Corona • Center judge: Scott Jonson FSN Mark Followill (play-by-play), Ben Leber (color), Lesley McCaslin (sideline) Sources: TCU Game Notes,http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2016-2017/tcu-sdsu.html #13 TCU 59, South Dakota State 41 Texas Christian University Department of Athletics September 3, 2016 September 4, 2016 GoFrogs.comhttp://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090416aag.html Post Game Notes: TCU vs. South Dakota State Texas Christian University Department of Athletics September 3, 2016 September 4, 2016 September 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160904144510/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090416aag.html dead First Quarter 8:25 – TCU – Kyle Hick 15-yd run (Ryan Graf, kick), SDSU 0 – TCU 7 1:10 – SDSU – Chase Vinatieri 25-yd field goal, SDSU 3 – TCU 7 Second Quarter 11:34 – SDSU – Isaac Wallace 87-yd run (Chase Vinatieri, kick), SDSU 10 – TCU 7 9:55 – SDSU – Taryn Christon 12-yd run (Chase Vinatieri, kick), SDSU 17 – TCU 7 3:19 – TCU – KaVontae Turpin 81-yd punt return (Ryan Graf, kick), SDSU 17 – TCU 14 1:37 – TCU – Kenny Hill 4-yd run (Ryan Graf, kick), SDSU 17 – TCU 21 0:49 – SDSU – Jacob Wieneke 31-yd pass from Taryn Christon (Chase Vinatieri, kick), SDSU 24 – TCU 21 0:02 – TCU – Ryan Graf 32-yd field goal, SDSU 24 – TCU 24 Third Quarter 13:20 – TCU – Jaelan Austin 60-yd pass from Kenny Hill (Ryan Graf, kick), SDSU 24 – TCU 31 9:26 – SDSU – Dallas Goedert 16-yd pass from Taryn Christon (Chase Vinatieri, kick), SDSU 31 – TCU 31 6:40 – TCU – Kyle Hicks 3-yd run (Ryan Graf, kick), SDSU 31 – TCU 38 2:54 – TCU – Kenny Hill 6-yd run (Ryan Graf, kick), SDSU 31 – TCU 45 0:04 – SDSU – Jake Wieneke 34-yd pass from Taryn Christon (Chase Vinatieri, kick), SDSU 38 – TCU 45 Fourth Quarter 11:57 – SDSU – Chase Vinatieri 37-yd field goal, SDSU 41 – TCU 45 8:36 – TCU – Taj Williams 46-yd pass from Kenny Hill (Ryan Graf, kick), SDSU 41 – TCU 52 4:07 – TCU – Kenny Hill 8-yd run (Ryan Graf, kick), SDSU 41 – TCU 59 Top Passers SDSU – Taryn Christon: 19–30, 0 INT, 333 yds, 3 TD TCU – Kenny Hill: 33–49, 2 INT, 439 yds, 2 TD Top Rushers SDSU – Issac Wallace: 7 rushes, 112 yards (16.0), 1 TD TCU – Kyle Hicks: 15 rushes, 59 yards (3.9), 2 TD Top Receiving SDSU – Jake Wieneke: 8 receptions, 196 yards, 2 TD TCU – Taj Williams: 11 receptions, 158 yards, 1 TD The 2016 Horned Frogs opened their season at home versus Division I–FCS opponent South Dakota State. The Jackrabbits play in the Missouri Valley Football Conference and finished the 2015 season with an 8–4 (5–3 MVFC) record. Ranked #10 in the final regular season FCS poll, the Jackrabbits were upset by the #16 Montana Grizzlies in the first round of the 2015 NCAA FCS Playoffs. The Jackrabbits were ranked as high as #8 in the 2016 preseason FCS polls. Arkansas 2016 Arkansas Razorbacks football team All-time record Last meeting Result 23–43–2 1991 Arkansas, 22–21 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse Arkansas Razorbacks at TCU Horned Frogs – Game Summary September 10, 2016 6:00 p.m. CT Razorbacks 3 10 7 8 7 6 #15 Horned Frogs 0 0 7 21 7 3 Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, TX 48,091 ESPN Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Holly Rowe (sideline) Sources: FOX Sportshttp://www.foxsports.com/college-football/gametrax?id=25701&nav=false Arkansas Razorbacks vs. TCU Horned Frogs - GameTrax - Sep 10, 2016 | FOX Sports September 11, 2016 November 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161104230421/http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/gametrax?id=25701&nav=false dead First Quarter ARK FG: Cole Hedlund 38-yard field goal. Second Quarter ARK FG: Cole Hedlund 27-yard field goal. ARK TD: Brooks Ellis 45-yard interception return (Cole Hedlund PAT good). Third Quarter TCU TD: Kyle Hicks 9-yard rush (Ryan Graf PAT good). ARK TD: Austin Allen 13-yard pass to Drew Morgan (Cole Hedlund PAT good). Fourth Quarter TCU TD: Kenny Hill 1-yard rush (Ryan Graf PAT good). TCU TD: Kyle Hicks 7-yard rush (Ryan Graf PAT good). TCU TD: Kenny Hill 5-yard rush (Ryan Graf PAT good). ARK TD: Austin Allen 16-yard pass to Keon Hatcher (2-pt conversion good). Overtime ARK TD: Austin Allen 19-yard pass to Jeremy Sprinkle (Cole Hedlund PAT good). TCU TD: Kenny Hill 13-yard pass to Taj Williams (Ryan Graf PAT good). 2nd Overtime TCU FG: Ryan Graf 37-yard field goal. ARK TD: Austin Allen 5-yard rush. Top Passers Arkansas – Austin Allen (17/29, 223 yds, 3 TD) TCU – Kenny Hill (36/56, 377 yds, 1 TD, 1 INT) Top Rushers Arkansas – Rawleigh Williams III (28 att, 137 yds) TCU – Kenny Hill (15 att, 93 yds, 2 TD) Top Receiving Arkansas – Drew Morgan (7 rec, 93 yds, 1 TD) TCU – KaVontae Turpin (7 rec, 126 yds) The Razorbacks' trip to Fort Worth marked the first time the two former Southwest Conference rivals have met on the gridiron since Arkansas departed the SWC for the SEC in 1992, and the first matchup pitting TCU head coach Gary Patterson against Arkansas coach Bret Bielema since the two faced off in the 2011 Rose Bowl Game when Bielema coached the Wisconsin Badgers. The Horned Frogs' double overtime defeat snapped their 14-game home winning streak; their last loss at home came on November 30, 2013 to #9 Baylor. Iowa State 2016 Iowa State Cyclones football team All-time record Big 12 record Last meeting Result 6–1 3–1 2015 TCU, 45–21 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse Iowa State Cyclones at TCU Horned Frogs – Game Summary September 17, 2016 11:00 a.m. CT Cyclones 0 7 3 10 Horned Frogs 10 14 14 3 Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, TX 45,119 C. Castleberry FS1 TBA (play-by-play), TBA (color), TBA (sideline) Sources: Gofrogs.comhttp://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2016-2017/tcu-isu.html Stats 2016–2017 Gofrogs.com September 19, 2016 September 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160919230603/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2016-2017/tcu-isu.html dead Cyclones.comhttp://www.cyclones.com/boxscore.aspx?id=12180&path=football Football vs TCU on 9/17/2016 - Box Score First Quarter TCU - 11:48 Ryan Graf 37 yd field goal (TCU 3-0) TCU - 05:32 Kyle Hicks 65 yd run; Ryan Graf XP good (TCU 10-0) Second Quarter ISU - 12:18 Joel Lanning 8 yd run; Cole Netton XP good (TCU 10-7) TCU - 07:22 Kenny Hill 1 yd run; Ryan Graf XP good (TCU 17-7) TCU - 00:48 Derrick Green 1 yd run; Ryan Graf XP good (TCU 24-7) Third Quarter TCU - 11:55 Kyle Hicks 25 yd pass from Kenny Hill; Ryan Graf XP good (TCU 31-7) ISU - 07:51 Cole Netten 25 yd field goal (TCU 31-10) TCU - 01:08 Trevorris Johnson 2 yd run; Ryan Graf XP good (TCU 38-10) Fourth Quarter TCU - 10:37 Brandon Hatfield 37 yd field goal (TCU 41-10) ISU - 06:41 Joel Lanning 1 yd run; Cole Netton XP good (TCU 41-17) ISU - 01:29 Cole Netton 30 yd field goal (TCU 41-20) Top Passers ISU – Joel Lanning 12/21, 127 yds TCU – Kenny Hill 19/30, 219 yds, 1 TD Top Rushers ISU – Mike Warren 23 attempts, 95 yds TCU – Kyle Hicks 12 attempts, 117 yds, 1 TD Top Receiving ISU – Trever Ryen 6 receptions, 58 yds TCU – John Diarse 7 receptions, 97 yds The Horned Frogs and Cyclones conference opener in Fort Worth marked new Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell's debut in Big 12 Conference play. SMU 2016 SMU Mustangs football team All-time record Last meeting Result 48–40–7 2015 TCU, 56–37 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse TCU Horned Frogs at SMU Mustangs – Game Summary September 23, 2016 7:00 p.m. CT Horned Frogs 3 3 14 13 Mustangs 3 0 0 0 Gerald J. Ford Stadium • University Park, TX 30,987 ESPN TBA (play-by-play), TBA (color), TBA (sideline) Sources: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Top Passers TCU – SMU – Top Rushers TCU – SMU – Top Receiving TCU – SMU – The Horned Frogs returned to and closed non-conference play in the 96th Battle for the Iron Skillet. The game against the Mustangs was the Frogs' first road game of 2016 and the second of five games against former Southwest Conference foes in 2016. Oklahoma 2016 Oklahoma Sooners football team All-time record Big 12 record Last meeting Result 5–10 1–3 2015 Oklahoma, 30–29 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse Oklahoma Sooners at TCU Horned Frogs – Game Summary October 1, 2016 Sooners 7 28 14 3 #21 Horned Frogs 21 3 0 22 Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, TX TBA (play-by-play), TBA (color), TBA (sideline) Sources: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Top Passers OU – Baker Mayfield 23/30 274 yds 2 TD TCU – Kenny Hill 26/44 449 yds 5 TD 1 INT Top Rushers OU – Joe Mixon 16 attempts 105 yds 1 TD TCU – Kyle Hicks 15 attempts 61 yds 1 TD Top Receiving OU – Dede Westbrook 7 receptions 158 yds 2 TD TCU – Taj Williams 5 receptions 210 yds 2 TD The winner of the 2014 and 2015 TCU–Oklahoma matchups went on to win at least a share of the years' Big 12 Conference Championships. In 2014, a late pick-six helped TCU secure a victory, and the Frogs went on to split the 2014 Big 12 title with Baylor. In 2015, Oklahoma deflected a go-ahead TCU two-point conversion attempt in the final seconds of the game in Norman, and the Sooners went on to win the Big 12 title and represent the conference in the College Football Playoff. Kansas 2016 Kansas Jayhawks football team All-time record Big 12 record Last meeting Result 20–8–4 4–0 2015 TCU, 23–17 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse TCU Horned Frogs at Kansas Jayhawks – Game Summary October 8, 2016 Horned Frogs 0 14 0 10 Jayhawks 7 3 13 0 Memorial Stadium • Lawrence, KS TBA (play-by-play), TBA (color), TBA (sideline) Sources: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Top Passers TCU – KU – Top Rushers TCU – KU – Top Receiving TCU – KU – The Horned Frogs left the Fort Worth–Dallas metroplex for the first time in the 2016 season to face Big 12 foe Kansas. The Frogs were 4–0 versus the Jayhawks in Big 12 Conference play, but despite being a heavy favorite in each matchup, they had only won the four meetings by a combined 34 points. TCU, ranked in the top 15 during the 2014 and 2015 games, narrowly escaped the Jayhawks with less than one-score win margins. West Virginia 2016 West Virginia Mountaineers football team All-time record Big 12 record Last meeting Result 3–2 3–1 2015 TCU, 40–10 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse TCU Horned Frogs at West Virginia Mountaineers – Game Summary October 22, 2016 Horned Frogs 3 7 0 0 #12 Mountaineers 14 7 10 3 Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium • Morgantown, WV TBA (play-by-play), TBA (color), TBA (sideline) Sources: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Top Passers TCU – WVU – Top Rushers TCU – WVU – Top Receiving TCU – WVU – Texas Tech 2016 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team All-time record Big 12 record Last meeting Result 25–30–3 2–2 2015 TCU, 55–52 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse Texas Tech Red Raiders at TCU Horned Frogs – Game Summary October 29 2:30 p.m. Red Raiders 0 10 0 7 7 3 Horned Frogs 7 3 0 7 7 0 Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX 45,619 Temperature: 85 F C • weather: sunny with some clouds ESPN2 First quarter TCU 4:40 – Derrick Green 2 yard run (Brandon Hatfield kick), TCU 7–0 Second quarter TTU 13:23 – Reggie Davis 33 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Clayton Hatfield kick), tied 7–7 TCU 9:33 – Brandon Hatfield 23 yard field goal, TCU 10–7 TTU 6:49 – Clayton Hatfield 41 yard field goal, tied 10–10 Third quarter No scoring plays Fourth quarter TCU 14:37 – Trevorris Johnson 1 yard run (Brandon Hatfield kick), TCU 17–10 TTU 1:28 – Dylan Cantrell 8 yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Clayton Hatfield kick), tied 17–17 Overtime TTU – Patrick Mahomes 15 yard run (Clayton Hatfield kick), TTU 24–17 TCU – Desmon White 25 yard pass from Foster Sawyer (Brandon Hatfield kick), tied 24–24 Second overtime TTU – Clayton Hatfield 37 yard field goal, TTU 27–24 Leading Passers TTU – Patrick Mahomes 24/39, 206 yards, 2 TD, INT TCU – Kenny Hill 16/29, 160 yards, INT Leading Rushers TTU – Da'Leon Ward 23 carries, 98 yards TCU – Sewo Olonilua 7 carries, 48 yards Leading Receivers TTU – Da'Leon Ward 8 receptions, 49 yards TCU – Taj Williams 4 receptions, 52 yards Baylor 2016 Baylor Bears football team All-time record Big 12 record Last meeting Result 52–52–7 2–2 2015 TCU, 28–21 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse TCU Horned Frogs at Baylor Bears – Game Summary November 5, 2016 Horned Frogs 10 28 10 14 #13 Bears 7 7 0 8 McLane Stadium • Waco, TX TBA (play-by-play), TBA (color), TBA (sideline) Sources: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Top Passers TCU – Baylor – Top Rushers TCU – Baylor – Top Receiving TCU – Baylor – Oklahoma State 2016 Oklahoma State Cowboys football team All-time record Big 12 record Last meeting Result 10–14–2 1–3 2015 Oklahoma State, 49–29 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse Oklahoma State Cowboys at TCU Horned Frogs – Game Summary November 19, 2016 #13 Cowboys 7 3 14 7 Horned Frogs 6 0 0 0 Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, TX TBA (play-by-play), TBA (color), TBA (sideline) Sources: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Top Passers OSU – TCU – Top Rushers OSU – TCU – Top Receiving OSU – TCU – Texas 2016 Texas Longhorns football team All-time record Big 12 record Last meeting Result 23–62–1 3–1 2015 TCU, 50–7 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse TCU Horned Frogs at Texas Longhorns – Game Summary November 25, 2016 2:30 p.m. CT Horned Frogs 7 0 10 14 Longhorns 3 3 3 0 Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium • Austin, TX TBA (play-by-play), TBA (color), TBA (sideline) Sources: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Top Passers TCU – Texas – Top Rushers TCU – Texas – Top Receiving TCU – Texas – Since TCU joined the Big 12 in 2012, every TCU–Texas game in Austin had been held on Thanksgiving weekend. The first two contests were held on Thanksgiving night, with the Horned Frogs winning both. The Longhorns failed to cut into TCU's 3–1 Big 12 record over the Longhorns on Black Friday afternoon in Austin. Kansas State 2016 Kansas State Wildcats football team All-time record Big 12 record Last meeting Result 5–4 2–2 2015 TCU, 52–45 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse Kansas State Wildcats at TCU Horned Frogs – Game Summary December 3, 2016 Wildcats 3 7 13 7 Horned Frogs 3 3 0 0 Amon G. Carter Stadium • Fort Worth, TX TBA (play-by-play), TBA (color), TBA (sideline) Sources: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Top Passers KSU – TCU – Top Rushers KSU – TCU – Top Receiving KSU – TCU – Georgia–Liberty Bowl 2016 Georgia Bulldogs football team 2016 Liberty Bowl (December) All-time record Last meeting Result 0–3 1988 Georgia, 38–10 TCU Horned Frogs white; text-align:center; autocollapse Liberty Bowl – Game Summary December 30, 2016 11:00 a.m. CT Bulldogs 7 7 7 10 Horned Frogs 9 7 7 0 Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium • Memphis, TN Beth Mowins (play-by-play), Anthony Becht (color), Rocky Boiman (sideline) Sources: First Quarter Second Quarter Third Quarter Fourth Quarter Top Passers UGA – TCU – Top Rushers UGA – TCU – Top Receiving UGA – TCU – Honors and awards Preseason awards Josh Carraway Preseason All-Big 12 Team (DL) Kenny Hill Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the YearBig 12 Media Preseason Football Team Announced http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211064091&DB_OEM_ID=10410 Big 12 Conference July 13, 2016 July 13, 2016Four Frogs Receive Preseason Big 12 Honors http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071316aaa.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics July 13, 2016 July 13, 2016 August 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160809212100/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071316aaa.html dead James McFarland Preseason All-Big 12 Team (DL) KaVontae Turpin Preseason All-Big 12 Team (KR/PR) Award watch lists Josh Carraway Chuck Bednarik Award Watch ListMaxwell Football Club Announces Maxwell And Bednarik Watch Lists For 2016 https://maxwellfootballclub.org/news/maxwell-football-club-announces-maxwell-and-bednarik-watch-lists-2016 Maxwell Football Club July 5, 2016 July 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160817170628/https://maxwellfootballclub.org/news/maxwell-football-club-announces-maxwell-and-bednarik-watch-lists-2016 August 17, 2016 dead mdy-allTCU Places Three on Bednarik Award Watch List http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070516aaa.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics July 5, 2016 July 9, 2016 July 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160709203814/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070516aaa.html dead Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List2016 Watch List http://lottimpacttrophy.org/2016-watch-list/ Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation May 18, 2016 July 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160709225400/http://lottimpacttrophy.org/2016-watch-list/ July 9, 2016 deadTwo Frogs on Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051816aaa.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics May 18, 2016 July 9, 2016 July 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160713235832/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051816aaa.html dead Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List2016 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List Unveiled http://www.sportswriters.net/fwaa/news/2016/nagurski160708.html Football Writers Association of America July 8, 2016 July 9, 2016TCU Duo on Nagurski Trophy Watch List http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070816aaa.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics July 8, 2016 July 9, 2016 July 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160711050955/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070816aaa.html dead Aaron Curry Wuerffel Trophy Watch ListWuerffel Trophy Announces Record Watch List http://wuerffeltrophy.org/press-releases/wuerffel-trophy-announces-record-watch-list/ Wuerffel Trophy July 13, 2016 July 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160719211358/http://wuerffeltrophy.org/press-releases/wuerffel-trophy-announces-record-watch-list/ July 19, 2016 deadCurry on Wuerffel Trophy Watch List http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071316aab.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics July 13, 2016 July 13, 2016 August 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160806035216/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071316aab.html dead Deanté Gray Maxwell Award Watch ListGray and Turpin on Maxwell Award Watch List http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070516aab.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics July 5, 2016 July 9, 2016 July 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160709203921/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070516aab.html dead Kyle Hicks Doak Walker Award Candidate2016 Doak Walker Award Candidates Announced https://www.smu.edu/-/media/Site/DoakWalker/2016/News/2016-Doak-Walker-candidates-release.ashx PwC SMU Athletic Forum July 14, 2016 July 24, 2016Hicks Named to Doak Walker Award Watch List http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071416aaa.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics July 14, 2016 July 24, 2016 August 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160809232037/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071416aaa.html deadTravin Howard Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Butkus Award Watch ListButkus Award 32nd Season Watch List Announced http://www.thebutkusaward.com/resources/assetcontent/Butkus%20Award%202016%20Watch%20List%20Release.doc The Butkus Award July 12, 2016 July 12, 2016Howard on Butkus Award Watch List http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071216aaa.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics July 12, 2016 July 12, 2016 August 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815204454/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071216aaa.html dead Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List James McFarland Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List Caylin Moore AFCA Good Works Team NomineeAllstate, American Football Coaches Association Announce Nominees for the 25th Anniversary Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® 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July 8, 2016 July 12, 2016 Austin Schlottmann Rimington Trophy Watch List2016 Spring Watch List Released http://www.rimingtontrophy.com/news/index.html?article_id=84 Rimington Trophy May 17, 2016 July 9, 2016Schlottman Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List http://www.rimingtontrophy.com/news/index.html?article_id=84 Texas Christian University Department of Athletics May 17, 2016 July 9, 2016 KaVontae Turpin Paul Hornung Award Watch List43 Players Named to 2016 Paul Hornung Award Watch List http://louisvillesports.org/ph-article/43s-players-named-to-2016-paul-hornung-award-watch-list/ Louisville Sports Commission July 15, 2016 July 24, 2016April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Turpin Adds to Preseason Honors http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071516aab.html Texas Christian University Department of Athletics July 15, 2016 July 24, 2016 July 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160720105451/http://www.gofrogs.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/071516aab.html dead Maxwell Award Watch List Weekly awards Kenny Hill Big 12 Co-offensive Player of the Week (vs. South Dakota State, week 1)Opening Week Football Awards Announced http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211160510&DB_OEM_ID=10410 Big 12 Conference September 6, 2016 September 6, 2016 KaVontae Turpin Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week (vs. South Dakota State, week 1) References TCU Category:TCU Horned Frogs football seasons TCU Horned Frogs football