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11 penalties and two turnovers add pressure to TCU quarterback choice

TCU's 21-13 loss to Central Florida has intensified questions about whether Jaden Craig will remain the starting quarterback.

Jules Lowery

September 27, 20261 min read

TCU's 21-13 defeat at Central Florida left the Horned Frogs with a 2-2 record and no wins in two games against Power Four opponents. The loss was the Big 12 opener for both teams. TCU was penalized 11 times for 86 yards, had two more turnovers than UCF and gained 1.2 yards per rushing attempt.

The team is averaging 11.5 points per game after its first month, changing the outlook for the Oct. 3 home matchup with No. 9 BYU.

Jaden Craig, a Harvard transfer, remains listed ahead of sophomore Adam Schobel. Craig's two games against North Carolina and UCF produced 45 completions on 72 attempts, 485 yards, two interceptions and no touchdowns. He also has 10 rushing attempts totaling minus-38 yards, with sacks included in college football rushing statistics. Schobel, who saw no freshman action in 2025, has attempted one pass this season.

A switch could involve financial and personnel considerations because the report says Craig signed with TCU for more money than Schobel. Craig could start against BYU, while Schobel's first start could come at Baylor on Oct. 17 after the bye week. Coach Sonny Dykes has changed quarterbacks after injuries before, including replacing Chandler Morris with Max Duggan in 2022 and Josh Hoover in 2023.

Further details were not provided.

Source: star-telegram.com.

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram

TCU quarterback decision grows costly after loss to UCF (fortworthweekly.news)

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Jules Lowery

Jules Lowery covers College Station high school and area college sports.

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