10 Redshirt Freshmen Ready to Break Out in 2026
Meet the 10 redshirt freshmen coaches across Texas college football believe are poised for breakout seasons in 2026, including future stars at Texas and TCU.
Started in 1896 then-known as the AddRam Male & Female College, TCU Football is one of the oldest playing programs in the state and has a decorated history with legendary names such as Sammy Baugh, Bob Lilly and Davey O'Brien to show for it. The Horned Frogs joined the Southwest Conference in 1923 and captured nine titles in their tenure under head coaches Dutch Meyer, Abe Martin and Pat Sullivan in 1994. Head coach Dennis Franchione along with premier running back LaDainian Tomlinson ushered in the new era in the early 2000s before handing the keys to Gary Patterson who steered the program to new heights including a Rose Bowl and Big XII Championship in 2014 with his patented 4-2-5 defense.

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| Name | Title |
| Sonny Dykes | Head Coach |
| Kendal Briles | Associate Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks |
| Andy Avalos | Defensive Coordinator |
| AJ Ricker | Offensive Line and Co-Offensive Coordinator |
| Malcolm Kelly | Assistant Head Coach and Outside Wide Receiver |
| Doug Meacham | Inside Wide Receivers |
| Jimmy Smith | Running Backs |
| JaMarkus McFarland | Defensive Line |
| Mark Tommerdahl | Special Teams |
| Paul Gonzales | Safeties |
| Carlton Buckels | Cornerbacks |
| Ken Wilson | Linebackers |
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