TCU never had a lead against SMU and Sonny Dykes was ejected after back-to-back unsportsmanlike conduct calls.

The Horned Frogs fell behind 17-0 in the first quarter and never recovered against SMU in non-conference loss.

The SMU Mustangs have secured the Iron Skillet Bowl for the first time since 2021. Here's a recap of their 66-42 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs.

TCU and SMU face off for the penultimate time in the 103rd Iron Skillet rivalry. The Horned Frogs are coming off a hard loss to UCF, fumbling a 21-point lead. Sonny Dykes also returns to his former home for the second time since joining TCU.

Losing to a team with the talent of UCF is nothing to be discouraged about, especially early in the season. But when you lose the way the Horned Frogs did, blowing multiple three possessions leads in the second half, well that’s a cause for concern.

It’s time for the Battle of the Iron Skillet edition of three reasons why as TCU prepares for its pivotal rivalry game with the SMU Mustangs. This is one of the final battles between the two crosstown rivals for the foreseeable future as the rivalry will be indefinitely paused after next season’s matchup at Amon G.

Conference realignment has been responsible for reunions and schisms between some of college football’s greatest rivals over the last few seasons. One of the state’s most historic rivalries returns this year in the SEC when Texas and Texas A&M meet at Kyle Field on Nov.

We dug deep in Star-Telegram archives to find some of the most memorable “Battle for the Iron Skillet” moments. How many of these years do you remember?