Facing perhaps its highest expectations ever, TCU won seven of eight games to start the season.
That matches the second-fastest start for the Horned Frogs in 14 seasons under coach Jim Schlossnagle, an indication perhaps that the team is not weighed down by opening as the country’s unanimous No. 1.
But Schlossnagle said that was never a concern.
“You judge that by their preparation,” he said. “If you see guys not locked in at practice, or they’re showing up a little late, or I’m getting back bad reports from the weight room — I haven’t gotten that one time.