TCU’s Blackout Game Is Starting to Look Like a Funeral for Bigger Hopes

A Halloween Game in Fort Worth

TCU has invited supporters to wear black for its Saturday Halloween matchup with Kansas. The event is called “Haunting at The Carter” and is planned as a festive afternoon in Fort Worth.

The Horned Frogs enter as favorites, and statistics point to a team with ability on both sides of the ball. But recent results have made that evidence difficult for supporters to trust.

Promising Numbers, Painful Result

TCU lost 24–20 to West Virginia last week after gaining 484 yards and holding possession for more than 37 minutes. Quarterback Jaden Craig threw for 372 yards, while TCU’s defense gave up only 79 passing yards.

Those totals might suggest a strong outing, but the Horned Frogs again failed to convert their performance into a victory. The offense has moved the ball yet struggled to finish drives, while the defense has generally played well.

Expectations Have Fallen

TCU is 3–4, and the hope of competing for something meaningful has dimmed. Reaching six wins and earning a bowl appearance remains possible, but that outcome falls short of what many supporters expected.

The account describes the prospect of a modest December bowl as an unsatisfying measure of success. Favorable statistics have not erased frustration over repeated losses.

Another Change on Offense

After the loss to West Virginia, TCU dismissed offensive line coach A.J. Ricker. The move adds to the challenges facing Sonny Dykes as the program seeks answers. The available account ends while describing the frustration around the program, without providing further details about the coaching change or the team’s plans.