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The Extra Points, Week 8: Injuries derailing TCU, D’Eriq King breaking out, UNT struggling to close games

Oct 21, 2018, 9:33 PM

Texas teams continue to lose big games, but Houston quietly continues to rise.

The Extra Points, Week 8: Injuries derailing TCU, D’Eriq King breaking out, UNT struggling to close games

FORT WORTH -- Heading into the season, we knew one thing for certain about TCU. The Horned Frogs were going to defend at an elite level.

Even after losing five starters from the 2017 lineup, and even after going 3-3 to start the season, that did not change. TCU ranks No. 14 in defensive S&P+, which ranks best in the Big 12 and No. 11 among all Power Five teams.

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