TCU Horned Frogs face a crossroads as they battle the surging Houston Cougars—can Sonny Dykes cool his hot seat, or will Houston's momentum prove unstoppable? Darrion Gray and Parker Ainsworth break down key matchups, with Josh Hoover’s aerial attack set against Houston’s aggressive pass rush featuring Eddie Walls. The discussion spotlights standout receivers like Eric McAllister, explores the Horned Frogs’ first-quarter woes, and questions if desperation might finally ignite TCU’s lackluster offense.

Houston’s Senior Day atmosphere and the Cougars’ climb under Willie Fritz add extra intrigue, with Parker Ainsworth outlining how Connor Weigman’s dual-threat abilities and tight end Tanner Koziol could exploit TCU’s vulnerable corners. The hosts dig into Big 12 bowl implications, coaching futures, and home-field x-factors, asking whether TCU can overcome its struggles on the road. Can the Horned Frogs upset Houston’s rise, or will the Cougars clinch another pivotal win?

0:00 – Game Intro & Trajectories
1:10 – Hosts’ Banter & Food Talk
2:55 – Season Expectations
4:31 – Sonny Dykes’ Hot Seat
6:29 – Team Desperation Debate
9:39 – QB Matchup Analysis
13:10 – Houston Defensive Preview
18:35 – TCU Defensive Weakness

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