After a hard-fought 17-6 win over Baylor, the KillerFrogs crew returns to ask a question few expected before the season: is TCU’s defense the only thing standing between the Frogs and disaster? With Jason Phillips unavailable this week, Sean Foushee, TCU Hall of Famer Shannon Brazzell, and former Horned Frog Nathan Hernandez break down a team that boasts one of the conference’s best defenses and one of its most frustrating offenses.
Before diving into football, the guys pay tribute to former TCU head coach Dennis Franchione, reflecting on his funeral services, his impact on the program, and the foundation he helped build for TCU’s rise to national relevance.
On the field, the praise goes squarely to Andy Avalos and a defense that continues to keep TCU in games despite an offense that struggles to run the ball, protect the quarterback, or avoid self-inflicted mistakes. The panel debates questionable play-calling, a collapsing offensive line, the absence of on-field leadership, and whether the program is at risk of losing ground in the NIL era if major changes aren’t made.
Plus, a preview of TCU’s Homecoming matchup against West Virginia, score predictions, and a simple formula for success: stop getting cute, throw to the tight ends, and let the defense keep bailing everybody out.