a will open its 2026 season with a well-recognized opponent in an unfamiliar setting.
U on Saturday within the Aer Lingus School Soccer Basic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Eire, one yr after the Horned Frogs handed . This time, each applications enter the matchup with vital modifications after an offseason that reshaped parts of their respective rosters.
TCU may have a number of gamers able to making an instantaneous affect because the Horned Frogs start one other season underneath Sonny Dykes. From an skilled newcomer taking up a distinguished offensive position to returning playmakers on each side of the ball, North Carolina may have lots to account for Saturday.
Listed here are three TCU gamers to look at in opposition to the s.
QB Jaden Craig
Jaden Craig comes over from Harvard, the place he completed his Harvard profession as this system’s all-time chief with 6,074 passing yards and 52 landing passes.
As a senior in 2025, he set single-season college information for passing yards (2,869), landing passes (25) and completions (208). A finalist for the Walter Payton Award and a first-team All-Ivy League choice, he began 11 video games and averaged 260.82 passing yards whereas recording three speeding scores.
WR Jordan Dwyer
Jordan Dwyer is TCU’s returning main receiver from final yr with 54 catches for 730 yards and 7 touchdowns. He had 9 receptions for 136 yards and a landing in opposition to North Carolina. He's questionable for this sport and his affect will likely be felt if he performs or not.
Security Jamel Johnson
Jamel Johnson was an All-Large 12 choice final yr after recording 96 tackles (three for a loss), three cross breakups and a team-high 5 interceptions final yr.
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