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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame men's basketball adds home-and-home series with TCU
Notre Dame men's basketball has added a new non-conference opponent to its 2025-26 and 2026-27 schedules. It was announced Wednesday that the Fighting Irish will travel to TCU for a December 5 showdown. It's the first game of a home-and-home series, with the Horned Frogs scheduled to travel to South Bend on December 5, 2026. The Fighting Irish went 15-18 last season in Micah Shrewsberry's second season as head coach, and he has a 28-38 mark in two seasons in South Bend. Notre Dame is undefeated when playing against the Horned Frogs, as they are 5-0 but last played in 1997. ND's non-conference slate this upcoming season also includes participation in the Players Era championship, where it will play Kansas, Rutgers and a third opponent to be determined. The Irish will also take part in the ACC/SEC Challenge against Missouri. The 2025-26 season will mark the program's first under new general manager Pat Garrity. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Everything Colorado football fans need to know about the 2025 TCU Horned Frogs
There's no doubt that every Colorado football fan remembers where they were the last time the Buffaloes played in Fort Worth, Texas. Then, newly hired head coach Deion Sanders led his team, featuring new additions Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders, into TCU's house and escaped with an improbable victory. The game ignited a media frenzy around Colorado, vaulting the team into must-see television every single week. It's been a long two years since that game, and much has changed about the two programs. Shedeur and Hunter are now NFL players, while TCU has completely rebuilt its roster back into a team that can contend for a Big 12 title. These two new-look programs meet each other in Amon G. Carter Stadium in week six of the 2025 season. Fresh off a contest with BYU, Colorado will be heading into a true hostile environment for the first time all season. Meanwhile, the Horned Frogs will be fresh off a bout with the defending conference champions, Arizona State, revealing how well they can keep pace with the top of the conference. Opponent Previews: Georgia Tech, Delaware, Houston, Wyoming, BYU 2024 in review TCU is coming off a surface-level impressive 2024 season, with nine wins and a bowl victory to its name. A closer look at their schedule reveals that the Horned Frogs weren't particularly impressive last season. They didn't face a single ranked opponent and suffered a blowout loss to the eventual No. 12 seed in the CFP and their rival, SMU. They were the definition of a slow-starting team, losing three of their four losses in the first half of the season. TCU was often in many of their games, playing in seven one-score games, many of which went in their favor, a mark that will be hard to repeat. The brightest spot of 2024 was, by far, the emergence of quarterback Josh Hoover, who grew into his role at the helm of Sonny Dykes' air raid offense. The Horned Frogs built momentum at the end of 2024, which they'll need to carry into 2025 if they want to contend for the conference title. Head coach profile The Horned Frogs' headman has been coaching football at TCU for four seasons, after he came over from SMU. Dykes' tenure has been a rollercoaster for the program, with its peak being their first victory in the College Football Playoff and an unexpected appearance in the national championship game in 2022. However, the year following saw the Horned Frogs still hurting from their shellacking in the title game at the hands of Georgia, ultimately going 5-7. Dykes has proven capable of building and leading contenders, but not consistently. Top offensive player Entering his third season as the quarterback for the Horned Frogs, Hoover showed an impressive jump in his second season. Despite throwing the ball over 470 times, Hoover completed 66% of his passes for almost 4,000 yards, 27 touchdowns and only 11 interceptions. Hoover is a leader in the Horned Frog locker room, reportedly turning down a large offer from Tennessee to enter the transfer portal. TCU is losing Hoover's top three targets from last season, Savion Williams, J.P. Richardson and Jack Bech to the NFL, so more will be on his shoulders heading into this season. Top defensive player A preseason All-Big 12 selection, Bud Clark might be the Horned Frog with the most hype, outside of Hoover, heading into 2025. Entering his final collegiate season, Clark has been a staple of consistent, high-quality play in TCU's secondary. For the last three seasons, Clark has totaled three or more interceptions and never landed below the 30 total tackle mark. Coming off a fantastic season last year, the Buffaloes will have to scheme around No. 21 in this matchup. 2025 schedule Way-too-early Colorado matchup preview Both of these teams enter with significant question marks on the offensive side of the ball. Colorado's quest to find replacements for Shedeur and Hunter will most likely not be over by this point in the season, and that could cause some huge stumbles for the Buffaloes. The Horned Frogs are replacing virtually their entire offensive skill group, and there are likely to be huge bumps in the road. Ultimately, the Horned Frogs should get the better of the Buffaloes in a tight contest. While both teams have questions, Hoover's play could elevate a lacking skill group over the hump, mainly if Colorado's pass rush can't produce as effectively as it did last season. If Kaidon Salter impresses early on, I might have to revisit this game, but for now, TCU strikes me as a team with fewer questions to answer. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Connor Stalions fires back at TCU coach's sign-stealing narrative
Brett McMurphy has just started his new job at On3 and felt like he had a bit of a juicy story, even if it's one that's already been told. All the way back in October 2023, a TCU contingent told ESPN that the Horned Frogs were aware of Michigan football's Connor Stalions and his sign-stealing ways, and that they had devised a clever plan which made the Wolverines' machinations backfire on them. Now, years removed, TCU head coach Sonny Dykes is adding gasoline to the flames by telling McMurphy and On3 at Big 12 media days about the countermeasures that the Horned Frogs took against the Wolverines in that 2022 Fiesta Bowl. 'We had some intel that (the sign stealing) was going on,' Dykes told On3 from Big 12 media days. 'Look everybody does it to an extent, but we had some intel that it was kind of next level there.'Dykes' solution? 'We changed some signs, we left some the same,' Dykes said. 'We found out early enough (before the game) where we could change a lot of our signals and then we had some dummy signals and some things where we checked a dummy signal to a signal that we knew they knew. 'We got some favorable matchups because of that and, yeah, there was some big plays in the game. No one who was a part of that Michigan football team had been able to fight back on the allegations publicly. But now, as he waits for the NCAA to levy its punishment for the advanced scouting scandal, Stalions isn't letting this one go by idly. Stalions took to X (formerly Twitter) to rebut McMurphy's story on Dykes, responding to the article post in great, great detail about why this account from the Horned Frogs coach is erroneous. To be 'tipped off' that your next opponent is good at stealing signals is like saying you were tipped off that you had an upcoming game. To save everybody's time so we can move on from the same recycled story from Coach Dykes, I'll provide some more details and we can wrap this up: We lost because we turned the ball over & had a poor game tackling. And TCU played well. Congratulations. The same way we won the Natty (when I was not with the program) because we blocked well, tackled well, and took care of the rock. Welcome to the game of football. Since people are so intrigued by signals…The entire Air Raid communication system is the offensive coordinator signaling to the QB, then the QB signaling to the Receivers. USC, TCU, etc. It's all the same. They're all the same signals too. And TCU kept everything from the coordinator to QB the same, but had dummy signals & some new signals from the QB to Receivers. But that didn't matter because I'm watching the coach and seeing what they changed in real time. Similar to Ohio State 'changing their signals.' They changed their route concepts & some run concepts — not their formations & pass protection signals, which is all I cared about. To say anyone 'fooled' me is admitting that you have no idea how signal deciphering & protecting works. No team has ever 'changed' signals — meaning they don't recycle the same signal to have a different meaning because that would confuse the 18-year olds on the field more than it would confuse me. They simply create new signals. And if I see a new signal, I'm not guessing what it means. There were games where I relayed information 0% of the time, all the way through 99% of the time. No one is forcing you to signal. Rutgers & Minnesota huddled (didn't signal). Nebraska didn't signal until the 2nd quarter when they were down 14-0. Even we, Michigan, didn't signal on offense. If you don't want teams to steal your signals, then don't signal. Any team that signals on offense is trying to force the defense to signal so they can steal it. There's really no other advantage unless you're trying to prevent a sub, or it's 2-minute. If that weren't true, you'd see the entire NFL go up tempo to find advantages. But you don't. And it's still going on today in college with coach comms. Notice how teams still signal — it's because they're going up tempo. The continuous attempt to correlate signals to any wins & losses at Michigan is funny. There were 7 games in my time at Michigan where I knew almost every signal the whole game: 2021 MSU, 2022 MSU, 2022 PSU, 2022 OSU, 2022 TCU, 2021 Georgia, and 2021 Wisconsin. We lost 3 of those games because we didn't tackle well, and Georgia was historically good. We won the four other games because we dominated the line of scrimmage & tackled well. Blocking, ball security, tackling, run fits & coverage tools. That's football. This is not rocket science. That is true -- it wasn't so much that TCU took great advantage of Michigan being in the wrong place throughout the game. The Wolverines struggled throughout the entire College Football Playoff semifinal with the fundamentals, and ultimately found themselves making mistake after mistake -- from J.J. McCarthy's two interceptions, to a fumble at the goal line, to running the Philly special on a fourth down. Then, when TCU had the ball, Michigan struggled to finish tackles or whiffed entirely. It wasn't a case of catching the Wolverines off guard; it was a case of Michigan not being able to get out of its own way. Even still, the game came down to the maize and blue's final possession. Of course, narratives will persist, regardless, especially since Stalions didn't start going on the record until Netflix's 'Sign Stealer' was released in August 2024. He's since made a trio of podcast appearances and is becoming more and more of a social media presence.
Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Texas Christian University Upgrades Track Surface With Rekortan
FORT WORTH, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 8, 2025 / Texas Christian University (TCU) upgraded its outdoor track surface at Lowden Track and Field Complex with a revolutionary Rekortan® Gel G13 System. This World Athletics-certified track from Rekortan®, a leader in track and field surface technology, will reduce stress on the environment and the athlete. TCU's NCAA Division I track and field teams, the Horned Frogs, will also benefit from improved speed, enhanced comfort, and reduced risk of injuries. 'My staff and I are excited about the new improvements to our track,' said TCU Track and Field Head Coach, Khadevis Robinson. 'The facilities at TCU are amazing, and this new track is a testament to the support track and field has at our university.' With the most certified tracks, including those used during the NCAA Championships, Rekortan® is trusted by coaches and athletes worldwide. Rekortan® continues to lead the industry in high-performance tracks with over 50 years of experience and the most Olympic records. Rekortan® Gel Tracks are the most advanced technology for optimized athlete performance, environmental footprint, and value. Balancing the force reduction needed for training and the speed required for competition, the Rekortan® Gel track installed at TCU will provide 58% of energy back to the athletes without being so firm that it increases the risk of injury. 'We are pleased to partner with TCU to support their men's and women's track teams,' said Tim Jordan, Vice President, Rekortan® USA. 'Former track and field athletes staff our company, so we're all dedicated fans of the sport and committed to improving the industry with our track innovations. This is one of the best tracks to showcase the talent of TCU's track teams. We're excited to see the new track's positive impact on the Horned Frogs.' Rekortan® is paving the way for the future of track and field with its commitment to sustainability through biobased content in its track products, which recently earned USDA Certified Biobased Product labels. The Rekortan® Gel Tracks are the world's greenest tracks. Made from 84% renewable and recycled materials, the gel layer features bio-based polyols, rather than the carbon-based oils used in traditional polyurethane tracks. The Gel Series has been engineered for longevity to provide decades of high performance at a lower environmental cost. The tracks retain over 95% of their force reduction over 10 years, with the option to re-top the track for an extended life. Visit to learn more about Rekortan® and its high-quality track products. About Rekortan® With the most Olympic records, Rekortan® has delivered quality, consistency, and record-breaking speed to global events, major championships, colleges, and schools since its debut in 1969. Rekortan®'s quality is delivered through a fully integrated global supply chain, including ISO-certified manufacturing in the USA, Germany, and Australia, and installation crews around the world. Rekortan® tracks feature renewable and recycled materials and are USDA-certified. Rekortan® is available in North America through AstroTurf® Corporation and globally through Polytan® in EMEA and Asia Pacific. Rekortan® is the Official Track Sponsor for the 2025 Grand Slam Track™ season and has been the official track of the Penn Relays since 1988. The AstroTurf® Corporation portfolio includes AstroTurf® fields and is the Official Synthetic Turf of Major League Baseball; Rekortan ® tracks, the benchmark for elite running surfaces; Laykold ® courts, the premier choice for tennis and multi-sport court play; and SYNLawn ®, the industry leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. These products are the original brands in their respective categories and set the standard for quality and innovation in sports and recreational surfacing. For more information, visit & About Texas Christian University Founded in 1873, TCU is a world-class, values-centered private university based in Fort Worth, Texas. The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117 areas of undergraduate study, 62 master's level programs, and 37 areas of doctoral study. Total enrollment stands at 12,785, including 10,915 undergraduates and 1,870 graduate students. The student/faculty ratio is 13.5:1, and 88% of TCU's 735 full-time faculty members hold the highest degree in their discipline. TCU consistently ranks among the top universities and colleges in the nation, and the Horned Frog family consists of more than 100,000 living alumni. An athletics powerhouse, TCU has won five national and 15 Big 12 Conference athletics championships in the last five years, in addition to becoming the first university in Texas and the Big 12 Conference to win a College Football Playoff contest. For more information, please visit TCU's website. Contact InformationMackenzie Smith 574-524-5916 SOURCE: Rekortan press release
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hailey Van Lith Breaks Silence on WNBA Legend's Disrespectful Social Media Comment
Hailey Van Lith Breaks Silence on WNBA Legend's Disrespectful Social Media Comment originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith was once a five-star recruit who, before being selected No. 11 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, had a career season at TCU. Advertisement She led the Horned Frogs program to its first-ever Big 12 tournament title, first-ever Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament and was also named an All-American. Despite her accolades and a stat line that saw her average 17.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game, former five-time WNBA All-Star Angel McCoughtry thinks Van Lith only got into the WNBA because she has millions of followers on social media. "If Hailey Van Lith had 10,000 followers, would she be in the league? Let me ask you that," McCoughtry asked earlier this month. While McCoughtry walked back those comments, Van Lith had yet to speak on the matter. That changed this week, as the Sky rookie addressed the comments on "In Case You Missed It" with Khristina Williams. Advertisement "You know, social media isn't real to me," Van Lith said. "It's virtual; it's digital; it's not physical, and so I don't respond. I don't address it. I have people bring things up to me about, you know, whatever the critics or the public may be saying in the moment. But at a very young age, I went on that I started that journey of, you know, being exposed to public opinion. And so, this is by far not the first time that this has happened, and it's just another, you know, it's just another one for me." Chicago Sky guard Hailey Van Lith (2).Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Van Lith added that she is more focused on forgiving critics like McCoughtry, who may be spiteful or jealous. "It doesn't mean anything," Van Lith added. "And at the end of the day, if I call myself, you know, a woman of God, I have to carry myself, you know, according to those standards and, you know, forgiveness, mercy, love, grace. I know I sometimes speak on people incorrectly or out of spite or, you know, jealousy, and that's okay." Advertisement While she may be a rookie, the way she handled the situation was a veteran move. She and the Sky are set to take on the Golden State Valkyries on Friday. Related: Angel Reese Shares Exciting Update After Viral Joke This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
