Since 2022
Arrived from rival SMU in 2022 and immediately led TCU to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in his first season. Has posted back-to-back 9-4 finishes since, winning bowl games both years (including an Alamo Bowl OT win over USC in 2025) — the most wins by any Big 12 program since his arrival, rewarded with a new extension in April 2026.
Record & context
Lifetime record36–17 at TCU
Current program5th season at TCU
Years in system—
ATS contextNo single published career ATS figure 2025 finished 9-4 (5-4 Big 12), capped by an Alamo Bowl overtime win over USC and a No. 25 final AP ranking. TCU has been good-not-great in back-to- back seasons under Dykes — competitive but not a serious Big 12 title threat either year.
Previous season9-4 (5-4 Big 12)
Compensation
Salary$7.0M+
SourceCoach salary per CBS Sports/multiple reports: Dykes made just over $7M in 2025 (3rd-highest in the Big 12) under his prior deal through 2028; a new multi-year extension was agreed
Designationreported
Confidence—
Figures are labeled by designation. Estimated values are not official contract terms.