TCU Football: What Did We Learn From The Iowa State Game

The Negatives

Chandler Morris injury

When things were already looking bad for the offense, the sport found a way to make it worse. Chandler Morris came down with a knee injury. At the time of writing this, the official result of his injury has not been released, but assuming he misses a week, it could not have come at a worse time. While Morris hasn't been perfect, he gives the Horned Frogs the best chance to win the games. Josh Hoover did go into the game and played well after settling in, but an already struggling offense will need to rely on a freshman backup for a spark they so desperately need.

The Miscues

The game's first interception came from Morris. He was throwing an in-route to JP Richardson, but JPR sat on the route for a hitch. Okay, cool, miscommunication, no big deal. It is still early in the season. Oh, wait, it was Week Six of the season? The Horned Frogs still have miscommunication issues in Week Six of the season. The halfway point of the season and the minor mistakes that hurt the Frogs at the beginning of the season are still happening. Sonny Dykes has said after every loss this season that the little things need to be cleaned up, and they need to do a better job coaching so these issues are prevented. Going into Week Seven, they are still happening, and it begs the question: is this the players' fault or the coaches'?

Jordy Sandy

The average punt distance in college football is 42.5 yards. Jordy Sandy's longest punt of the day yesterday was 38 yards. 38 YARDS. The average distance his punt traveled was 33.7 yards yesterday. In a game where your offense struggles as much as it was, you must help your defense by flipping the field. Special teams have been an issue, and the Frogs should not have them with the veteran players back there.

The Positives

The Defense

In a game where your offense allows four turnovers and the opposing team starts with a fantastic field position, allowing only 27 points, it deserves praise. The defense had no takeaways, which is rare for them, but they did the job they were asked to do. I have said it every week, and I will continue to say it: this team only does so far as the defense allows. That statement has never been more important than following this week.

While this has not been the season that Horned Frog fans have wanted, there has never been a more critical time than now to show out and show your love for this team. Yes, of course, you are right to be upset, but also imagine how these players dictating the game's result feel. They need more support now than ever, so do not give up on the season or these players. Next week, when BYU comes to town, fans must show up and be loud because this week could ultimately determine if there is hope for the season or if the Horned Frogs should turn their focus to the 2024 season and start developing players.