TCU is set to face off with Arkansas State on Saturday night and the Horned Frogs are ready to welcome back one of their biggest threats. Meanwhile, an offensive powerhouse will wait at least another week to suit up for the team.

Here are three key TCU players to keep an eye on against UNC.

Following a dominant 96-tackle campaign, the Arlington native anchors the TCU secondary as a premier defensive playmaker poised to challenge for college football's most prestigious individual honors.

TCU is fighting for a return to glory in Big 12 and the Horned Frogs appear to have a secret weapon in Nagurski Trophy hopeful Jamel Johnson.

Safety Jamel Johnson believes the Horned Frogs possess the physicality and veteran talent to transform from a mid-tier unit into the Big 12’s most dominant defensive powerhouse.

TCU’s Thanksgiving showdown at Texas Tech is becoming a national spotlight game, and Jamel Johnson could decide whether the Frogs crash the Big 12 title race.

TCU Football enters 2026 with one of the Big 12's most talented defensive backfields. Here's why the Horned Frogs secondary could become the strength of Andy Avalos' defense.

TCU safety Jamel Johnson earned 2026 Preseason All-Big 12 honors after a monster season with 96 tackles and five interceptions.

Jamel Johnson gives TCU one of the highest-rated safeties in College Football 27, while transfer punter John Hoyet Chance arrives as a major special teams upgrade.