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TCU on SI: Jeremy Payne Emerges As TCU's Future Feature Back

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Jeremy Payne Emerges As TCU's Future Feature Back​

The sophomore has made the case as to why he should be the primary ball carrier in 2026.​

Ian Napetian

Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back Jeremy Payne (26) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

One of the latest offensive sparks that was unleashed against Cincinnati this weekend was none other than sophomore running back Jeremy Payne.

It was his best performance as a Horned Frog yet, as Payne rushed 26 times for 174 yards and two touchdowns. The sophomore from Missouri City, TX broke out for his second-straight 100-yard game. It was just a week ago that he dominated the Houston Cougars with friends and family in attendance.

Following the win, Sonny Dykes said, “He’s tough. He’s not the biggest guy in the world, but he runs big and finishes plays. He’s consistent and does his job at a high level.”

Read the rest at https://www.si.com/college/tcu/football/jeremy-payne-emerges-as-tcu-future-feature-back-01kbc6s943e1
 
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While Payne had 174 rushing yards against the Bearcats, he totaled over 218 total yards after hauling in a 44-yard catch.
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He didn't total over 218 yards. He totaled 218 yards. 174 plus 44 equals 218 yards.

What the article did not mention is this was the most total yards from scrimmage by a TCU running back since 2007.

(Not more than 2007).
 
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TopFrog said:
Palmer might be better than Denman. Though I guess it hasn't looked that way in practices or to coaches. But Palmer has been pretty good in the limited time he has been on the field.
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I think the key to Palmers success the last couple of games is coaches allowed him to get into a rhythm by giving more than 11 carries.

What I don't think some coaches understand is that running backs need some time to see the field and find the weaknesses in a defense. I don't recall either Denman or Palmer being given more than 10 carries in a game. Denman's carries always seemed to be between the guards.
 

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