Even for a football program that has exceeded expectations time and time again for the better part of two decades, the Horned Frogs enter 2018 with exceptional promise.
Though unproven at some positions, head coach Gary Patterson's recruiting riches make TCU a likely contender in the Big 12 once again, along with Oklahoma and West Virginia. For some, just another bowl appearance would be a disappointment given a roster so talented.
With the college football season quickly approaching, here are 10 key names you need to know who will be suiting up in the purple and black this fall -- names from the Frogs' upper echelon that can make or break TCU's season.