IMPACT: Jeremy Payne & Jamel Johnson Must Be STARS in 2026 For TCU to Become Contenders Again

TCU Horned Frogs’ 2026 football season hinges on breakout performances from Jeremy Payne and Jamel Johnson. Can these stars ignite real optimism instead of just hope? The podcast explores why Payne’s dominance in the final games and Johnson’s steady defensive leadership are critical to TCU’s ceiling, while noting the massive roster turnover and key position battles shaping the team’s future.   TCU women’s basketball surges to a second straight Big 12 championship behind Marta Suarez’s explosive 32-point night and strong fourth quarter rallies. Analysis covers the Horned Frogs’ shooting woes, slow starts, and why Suarez’s consistent play makes TCU a March Madness threat. Trouble brews on the baseball diamond as pitching struggles, fielding errors, and a rare losing streak raise concerns—is there time to right the ship before conference play intensifies? Get the full rundown of TCU’s hottest topics and crucial players making headlines.   00:00 – TCU Football: Jeremy Payne & Jamel Johnson Must Shine 11:31 – TCU Women's Basketball: Big 12 Champions 24:57 – TCU Baseball: Early Season Struggles   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOHornedFrogs?sid=YouTube   Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.   Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.   Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   FanDuel Use your Profit Boost on an NBA future and get entered for your chance to win a trip to the NBA Finals. Play your game with FanDuel, the official sports betting partner of the NBA. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)   #tcu #hornedfrogs #tcufootball #tcubasketball #tcuhornedfrogs #tcuathletics #texasfootball #tcurecruiting #oliviamiles #jadencraig #davidpunch #big12football #big12 #tcupodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.