TCU Coach Sonny Dykes Prepares for Crunch Time: 20 Days Until Horned Frog Football
TCU football is just 20 days away from its highly anticipated 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on August 29.
The Countdown to Kickoff continues, and with it, a spotlight on a former Horned Frog whose jersey number coincides with the number of days remaining until the opener. At No. 20 is former TCU running back Jack Spikes.
Spikes was a versatile player, serving as a fullback, halfback, and place kicker during his playing career. His impressive skills earned him an All-Southwest Conference First Team selection in 1958 and 1959. He also received First-Team All-American honors and was named MVP of the Cotton Bowl in 1959.
A first-round draft selection in both the NFL and the AFL in 1960, Spikes continued his playing career in the AFL, helping the Dallas Texans to the 1962 AFL Championship. In 30 games for the Horned Frogs, Spikes rushed for 1,555 yards and nine touchdowns on 335 carries (4.6 yards per carry).
Spikes' impressive performance in the AFL spanned 86 games and 34 starts over eight years, during which he ran for 1,693 yards and 18 scores. He also added 56 catches for 679 yards and three scores in his AFL career.
TCU Coach Sonny Dykes will be looking to replicate the success of Spikes, but with a modern twist. Dykes has been working tirelessly to prepare the team for the upcoming season, and it's clear that the team is ready for the challenge.
The team's preparation has been rigorous, with intense training sessions and strategy meetings. As the season opener approaches, the excitement is building, and fans are eager to see the team in action.
The 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on August 29 promises to be an electrifying match, and TCU Coach Sonny Dykes and his team are ready to take on the challenge. With just 20 days to go, the countdown is on, and the world is watching.
Source: Yahoo Sports