A month ago, the TCU Horned Frogs ranked 49th nationally in defense.
Now they’re sixth.
Strong performances against Kansas State, Kansas, Iowa State and Texas in consecutive weeks elevated the Frogs to new heights.
It’s impressive, but coach Gary Patterson is more interested in knowing where his unit ranks three weeks from now.
“Stats are something that you show recruits and that shows that you play well,” he said Tuesday at his midweek press conference. “It really doesn’t make any difference until you get to the end of the season. We still have two really good offenses in Oklahoma and Texas Tech, and you’ve got to play them at their houses, where they’re better.