Can TCU carry dominant defensive effort vs. Baylor into rest of Big 12 slate? – Dallas News

Can TCU carry dominant defensive effort vs. Baylor into rest of Big 12 slate?  Dallas News

FORT WORTH – TCU came away with a 17-6 road win over Baylor in Saturday’s Bluebonnet Battle, leaning on its defense to limit the Bears offense and build momentum heading into the next game. Head coach Sonny Dykes said he was proud of how the team competed in the rivalry matchup, notching its first Big 12 win of the year. “I think it was a good win for our guys,” Dykes said Tuesday. “It gave us some confidence moving forward. It was a good, hard-fought win, and I was proud of how our guys played.” The Horned Frogs’ defense played a major role in the victory, keeping Baylor out of the end zone and limiting its scoring opportunities.

Defensive lineman Gil Jackson said the unit focused on taking each play as it came rather than worrying about the final result. “Just starting fast and worrying about the process and not the outcome,” Jackson said. Jackson said the defense’s ability to execute at a high level has made playing alongside his teammates enjoyable. “It’s fun playing with a defense as dominant as we are,” Jackson said. “There’s a lot that goes into it. It’s something we knew we could go and do, and it’s fun executing at a high level.” Dykes said he has to wait to see if this game