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TCU Rules Jordan Dwyer Out Hours Before Opener

8/29/2026

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Belichick Calls

TCU ruled wide receiver Jordan Dwyer out hours before the season opener because his foot injury worsened.
Dwyer caught 54 passes for 730 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
He transferred from Idaho to TCU as a senior last season.
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on indefinite medical leave.
Head coach Bill Belichick will call defensive plays for the Tar Heels on Saturday.

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TCU Opens Dublin

TCU opens its season in Dublin against North Carolina during Week 0.
Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. ET and will air on ESPN.
Coach Sonny Dykes said his players feel disrespected and are highly motivated for the Ireland game.
Harvard transfer quarterback Jaden Craig will make his FBS debut in Dublin.
Running back Jeremy Payne Jr., who averaged 5.7 yards per carry in 2025, is expected to lead rushing.

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Belichick Calls

TCU ruled wide receiver Jordan Dwyer out hours before the season opener because his foot injury worsened.
Dwyer caught 54 passes for 730 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
He transferred from Idaho to TCU as a senior last season.
UNC defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on indefinite medical leave.
Head coach Bill Belichick will call defensive plays for the Tar Heels on Saturday.

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