# TCU Horned Frogs early 2026 football season

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tcu-horned-frogs-early-2026-football-season
> Updated: 2026-09-20T03:27:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The TCU Horned Frogs began their 2026 season with two consecutive victories at Amon G. Carter Stadium. In their home opener, TCU defeated Grambling State 63-7, a game noted for being the hottest in the stadium’s history with a kickoff temperature of 100 degrees. Quarterback Jaden Craig led the offense with 391 passing yards and four touchdowns.

In their final non-conference matchup, TCU defeated Arkansas State 31-7. While the victory extended the team’s scoring streak to 423 consecutive games, observers raised questions regarding offensive consistency, citing issues with field vision and an interception by Craig.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: TCU defeats Arkansas State 31-7 before Big 12 play

TCU defeated Arkansas State 31-7 in their final non-conference game, led by Jaden Craig's 337 passing yards and Ed Small's career-high 164 receiving yards.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tcu-defeats-arkansas-state-31-7-before-big-12-play

### 2026-09-13: TCU defeats Grambling State 63-7 in home opener

TCU defeated Grambling State 63-7 in their 2026 home opener, led by Jaden Craig's 391 passing yards and four touchdowns in record-breaking heat.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tcu-defeats-grambling-state-63-7-in-home-opener

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