TCU fell 21-13 to Central Florida in Orlando, dropping to 2-2 overall and 0-2 against Power Four teams. The Big 12 opener for both programs included 11 TCU penalties that totaled 86 yards. The Horned Frogs also had two fewer takeaways than UCF and managed 1.2 yards per rushing attempt.
The setback changed the circumstances surrounding TCU’s Oct. 3 home matchup with No. 9 BYU. The team had hoped to open 4-0 and bring ESPN’s “College GameDay” to Fort Worth, but it has scored an average of 11.5 points through its first month.
Jaden Craig, an offseason transfer from Harvard, remains above sophomore Adam Schobel on the depth chart. In games against North Carolina and UCF, Craig went 45-for-72 for 485 yards, with two interceptions and no touchdown passes. He also had 10 rushing attempts for minus-38 yards, with sacks included in college rushing statistics.
Schobel did not appear as a freshman in 2025 and has one pass this season. Craig’s greater compensation could make a change a financial and personnel decision. TCU may stay with Craig against BYU, while Schobel’s first start could come at Baylor on Oct. 17 after the bye week.
