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FILE - In this June 14, 2010, file photo, a Big 12 sign is seen outside the conference headquarters in Irving, Texas. The coronavirus pandemic has shuttered sports at all levels, but all Big 12 schools expect their campuses to be open in the fall, lending hope to the possibility that football can start on time. (AP Photo/Cody Duty, File)
Big 12 schools intend to open in fall, giving football hope

By Cliff Brunt And Stephen Hawkins May. 06, 2020 05:06 PM EDT

A TV cameraman films in the empty stadium as a part of precaution against the new coronavirus during the pre-season baseball game between Doosan Bears and LG Twins in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 21, 2020. South Korea's professional baseball league has decided to begin its new season on May 5, initially without fans, following a postponement over the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
The Latest: TCU coach optimistic 2020 season will be played

Apr. 28, 2020 10:30 AM EDT

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Patterson donates $50,000 to TCU's crisis fund

By The Associated Press Apr. 08, 2020 01:32 PM EDT

Former Minnesota coach Kill now assisting old friend at TCU

Feb. 05, 2020 09:23 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Former Minnesota coach Jerry Kill has joined TCU's staff as a special assistant to coach Gary Patterson. The two...

West Virginia cornerback Nicktroy Fortune (11) breaks up fourth and one pass to TCU wide receiver Al'Dontre Davis (80) near the end of the fourth quarter in an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
West Virginia 20-17 win keeps TCU from getting bowl eligible

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 29, 2019 08:17 PM EST

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown yells at the official during their NCAA college football game against Oklahoma Stat in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson)
TCU hosts West Virginia again having to win finale for bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 28, 2019 03:01 AM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries past TCU safety Trevon Moehrig (7) and linebacker Garret Wallow (30) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
No. 8 Oklahoma holds on, beats TCU 28-24

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 23, 2019 11:33 PM EST

Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) fumbles the ball while getting tackled by Baylor safeties Henry Black (8) and Chris Miller (3) during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Waco, Texas. Oklahoma won 34-31. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
No. 8 Oklahoma must beware of dangerous TCU

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 22, 2019 12:22 PM EST

TCU coach Gary Patterson, left, gives instructions from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Sam Grenadier/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
No. 13 Baylor another shot to clinch Big 12 title game spot

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 21, 2019 04:00 AM EST

TCU's Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) tackles Texas Tech's Ta'Zhawn Henry (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
Song's fourth field goal pushes TCU past Texas Tech 33-31

Nov. 16, 2019 03:45 PM EST

TCU head coach Gary Patterson talks to his team in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Texas Tech, TCU meet with both pushing for bowl eligibility

Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) looks to throw against TCU during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 11 Baylor needs 3 OTs against TCU to stay undefeated

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2019 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, in Austin, Texas. Rhule may have only been joking when he said he sometimes still wakes up in the middle of the night haunted by the memory of those highlight plays TCU’s Jalen Reagor made against the Bears last season. But that was in the last loss for the Bears, when Reagor pretty much single-handedly beat them by turning a screen pass into a 65-yard touchdown and running 37 yards for a score on a fourth-and-1 reverse. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
No. 11 Baylor has won 10 in row since loss in last TCU game

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 08, 2019 03:00 AM EST

Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) catches a pass for a touchdown next to West Virginia cornerback Keith Washington Jr. (28) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Jerry Larson)
No. 11 Baylor takes Big 12 lead into I-35 rivalry vs. TCU

Nov. 07, 2019 03:14 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) is brought down by Oklahoma State cornerback Rodarius Williams (8) and defensive end Trace Ford, rear, in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
TCU transfer Delton leaves program; got scant playing time

Nov. 05, 2019 06:35 PM EST

Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) runs back an interception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against UAB, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
STAT WATCH: Hubbard on pace for top rushing total since 2014

By Eric Olson Nov. 04, 2019 02:53 AM EST

Oklahoma State wide receiver Dillon Stoner (17) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Hubbard's 223 yards, 2 TDs lead Oklahoma St past TCU 34-27

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 02, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

TCU quarterback Max Duggan passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas State Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Oklahoma St, TCU look to build on big wins

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 01, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

Kansas head coach Les Miles watches his players against Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Austin, Texas. (Nick Wagner/Austin American-Statesman via AP)
TCU and Oklahoma State meet after getting needed Big 12 wins

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 30, 2019 02:05 AM EDT

TCU defensive end Adam Plant Jr. (98) celebrates in the bench area during the final seconds of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca)
Duggan shines, Ehlinger doesn't, TCU tops No. 15 Texas 37-27

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 26, 2019 07:14 PM EDT