Overview
- The move came after TCU's 24-20 home loss to West Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 24, when a late sack forced quarterback Jaden Craig to fumble and sealed the upset.
- A.J. Ricker, who had been on Dykes' staff since late 2021 and worked with him at SMU, was relieved of his co‑offensive coordinator and offensive line duties.
- Offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis and assistant offensive line coach Ryan Swingle were named to run the offensive line group on an interim basis.
- TCU's line has struggled all season, averaging about 3.3 yards per carry and allowing roughly 20 sacks through seven games, leaving the offense one‑dimensional and low in national yardage and scoring ranks.
- The change is an urgent attempt to stabilize protection and the run game as TCU, now 3-4, tries to recover wins needed for bowl eligibility and will be watched for shifts in playcalling and line personnel next week at Kansas.