TCU coach Dykes cites offensive struggles after 17-10 loss to BYU
TCU fell to 0-2 in Big 12 play after a 17-10 defeat by BYU, with head coach Sonny Dykes saying the team must improve its scoring ability.
TCU dropped a 17-10 home game to BYU on Saturday, leaving the Horned Frogs winless in their first two conference contests for the first time since 2013. The loss also marked the team's fourth touchdown in three games against Power Five opponents this season.
Head coach Sonny Dykes said the defensive effort was strong but the offense failed to produce enough points. > "Obviously we’ve got to play better. That’s the biggest thing, is we’ve got to be able to score points. I think we wasted a really impressive defensive performance tonight. I thought our guys played incredibly hard, obviously they played well enough for us to win the game. We’ve got to continue to get better offensively," Dykes told reporters.
TCU limited BYU to 17 points and 62 passing yards, but BYU’s rushing attack surpassed 150 yards, including two touchdowns by quarterback Bear Bachmeier. Dykes praised Bachmeier’s performance, noting his impact when the game required it. > "You’ve got to give their quarterback credit. He’s a very good football player, he kind of took over the game when they needed him to, and that’s what great players do. He’s a special guy, you know, he made some really big-time plays."
The Cougars also recorded an interception and held TCU to less than 2.5 yards per carry, while delivering four sacks on the Horned Frogs’ quarterback. Dykes acknowledged BYU’s strong pass rush and said TCU must improve ball security and third-down execution.
TCU has a bye week before its next game against Baylor on Oct. 17. Dykes said the staff will review the offense and look for ways to increase scoring, noting the need to produce more than a single touchdown per game.