Longhorns vs. Horned Frogs: a Look at This Texas Football Rivalry

When Do the Texas Longhorns and the TCU Horned Frogs Play Next?

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Are the Texas Longhorns and the TCU Horned Frogs Rivals?

Yes, the Texas Longhorns and TCU Horned Frogs have a geographic, conference rivalry in the Big XII. Because of the close proximity between campuses, 186 miles, the two schools have built up a fierce rivalry since 1897.

Who Are the Texas Longhorns’ Biggest Rivals?

As a storied program with rich tradition, the Texas Longhorns have accrued more than half a dozen rivals over the years. The Longhorns’ most competitive rival is with the Oklahoma Sooners, called the Red River Showdown. They also have rivals in the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the Texas A&M Aggies, the Baylor Bears, and the TCU Horned Frogs.

Who are the TCU Horned Frogs’ Biggest Rivals?

The TCU Horned Frogs also have a handful of Texas-based rivalries with other decorated colleges. The Horned Frogs’ main rival is the Baylor Bears, but they also have rivals in the SMU Mustangs, the Texas Longhorns, the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Texas A&M Aggies.

Texas Longhorns vs. TCU Horned Frogs Series History

Between 1897 and 2022 the Texas Longhorns and TCU Horned Frogs played 92 times, with Texas leading the head-to-head 64-27 with a tie. Texas also has the largest margin of victory 72 points in a 1915 shutout of the Horned Frogs. Texas also has the longest win streak at 24 straight from 1968 to 1991. However, between 2012 and 2022, the Horned Frogs have had the better of the Longhorns. TCU beat Texas in Austin in 2012, 20–13, which would start a run that saw the Horned Frogs coming out victorious seven times in 10 games. The Horned Frogs best run came from 2014–2017 when they won four straight games, each time holding the Longhorns to 10 points or less.

Where Do the TCU Horned Frogs and University of Texas Longhorns Play?

The Texas Longhorns play at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Texas’ campus in Austin, Texas. Nicknamed “DKR,” the stadium was formerly called War Memorial Stadium, Memorial Stadium and Texas Memorial Stadium. DKR has a seating capacity of 100,119, the most in the Big XII and the seventh-most in college football.

The TCU Horned Frogs play at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Ft. Worth, Texas on TCU’s campus. Named after the famous local businessman, Amon G. Carter Stadium has several nicknames, most prominently “The Carter” and “Hell’s Half Acre.” The Carter has a seating capacity of 47,000.