By starting 4-0, TCU gained a spot in the national picture.
The Horned Frogs enter October with a perfect nonconference record, including a home win against a good FBS team and a road win against a Power Five team.
They also own a victory at a top 15 team.
Their 1-0 start in the Big 12 keeps them in the running for a spot in the league championship game, with room for error.
A path is being cleared to the College Football Playoff.
The Frogs and coach Gary Patterson don’t like to talk about it.