His biggest challenger may be Payne, whom Dykes has repeatedly called TCU’s most consistent running back from last season.

Josh Hoover and Eric McAlister connected for multiple touchdowns as TCU's offense had a breakout fall camp performance ...

Dykes had already hired other former Art Briles assistants to be on his coaching staff, but none of them shared his name. Since Kendal arrived at TCU, nothing off the field has happened of note.

Dykes had already hired other former Art Briles assistants to be on his coaching staff, but none of them shared his name. Since Kendal arrived at TCU, nothing off the field has happened of note.

They are currently neither. Kendal Briles’ “problem” When Dykes hired Briles, the move was met with a lot of disgust among TCU fans, as well as some members of the administration, and boosters.

TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles enters the final year of his contract as Sonny Dykes sets high expectations for the Big 12 season in Fort Worth.

TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles enters the final year of his contract as Sonny Dykes sets high expectations for the Big 12 season in Fort Worth.

TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles enters the final year of his contract as Sonny Dykes sets high expectations for the Big 12 season in Fort Worth.

Dykes had already hired other former Art Briles assistants to be on his coaching staff, but none of them shared his name. Since Kendal arrived at TCU, nothing off the field has happened of note.

TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles enters the final year of his contract as Sonny Dykes sets high expectations for the Big 12 season in Fort Worth.

TCU offensive coordinator Kendal Briles enters the final year of his contract as Sonny Dykes sets high expectations for the Big 12 season in Fort Worth.