Jason Phillips

Joined: Aug 3, 2026

Jason Phillips is a TCU Athletics Hall of Fame linebacker, four-time All Mountain West selection, and 2009 NFL Draft pick who spent five seasons in the pros before returning to TCU as a coach. Now writing for KillerFrogs, he brings an authentic, insider perspective to TCU On SI. In his weekly column, The Phillips Standard, Phillips breaks down game film, program culture, and Horned Frog football with the insight only a former player and coach can provide.

Jaden Craig using his legs against West Virginia

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Jason Phillips breaks down TCU’s 17-6 win over Baylor, Koron Hayward’s three sacks and the defensive stops that helped the Frogs finish in Waco.

TCU edge rusher John Schobel (14) points across the field with linebacker Max Carroll (3) nearby during the Horned Frogs’ game against BYU on Oct. 3, 2026, at Amon G. Carter Stadium. | Tony Beblowski for KillerFrogs.com

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Keep score with Jason Phillips as TCU faces Baylor. Track early defensive disruption, short-yardage stops and whether the offense improved during the bye.

TCU linebacker Hudson Hooper is a focal point of Jason Phillips’ examination of the Horned Frogs’ defensive depth entering Baylor week.

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Jason Phillips examines TCU football depth, Hudson Hooper’s production, and why prepared backups matter as the Horned Frogs head into Baylor week.

Dec 30, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; TCU Horned Frogs linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr holds the Alamo Bowl most valuable defensive player trophy after victory over the Southern California Trojans as Valero chief executive officer Gary Simmons (left) and ESPN reporter Dana Boyle watch at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Kendre Miller scores for New Orleans as former TCU players navigate NFL Week 5. Updates on Brandon Coleman, Steve Avila, Quentin Johnston and more.

From left, Ty Summers, Mike Luttrell, Tyler Luttrell, Paul Dawson, Jason Phillips and Kyle Dooley share their Legends Picks for TCU at Baylor and two other matchups.

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Jason Phillips and five fellow TCU legends predict TCU at Baylor, Cincinnati at West Virginia and Notre Dame at BYU, with rivalry trash talk included.

Oct 9, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars fans celebrate a touchdown during a game against the Iowa State Cyclones at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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BYU, Oklahoma State and Arizona offered lessons during TCU’s bye week. Jason Phillips explains what the Frogs must fix before facing Baylor in Waco.

Oct 10, 2026; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) throws a pass during the first quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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Jason Phillips breaks down Arizona’s 52-31 win over West Virginia and what TCU must prepare for against two upcoming Big 12 opponents.

Oct 4, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver KaVontae Turpin (9) returns a punt against the Houston Texans during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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Jason Phillips examines Dee Winters, KaVontae Turpin, Austin Schlottmann and other former TCU players, plus the Sunday and Monday NFL watch list.

Oct 3, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Michael Hawkins Jr. (3) watches his team play the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

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Jason Phillips breaks down what TCU fans should watch when Arizona faces West Virginia, from quarterback runs to Noah Fifita and the Wildcats’ injuries.

Oct 3, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Louis Brown IV (4) makes a catch for a touchdown against Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Rodney Bimage Jr. (0) during the second quarter at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images

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Jason Phillips breaks down Baylor’s win over Arizona State and what TCU must prepare for against DJ Lagway and the Bears in the I-35 Revivalry.

After a loss to BYU, the TCU team is gathered on the field in a somber moment, standing together in their alma mater tradition. It's a unified, reflective scene that feels steady rather than celebratory.

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Jason Phillips examines what UCF, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Arizona revealed Saturday and what those results mean for TCU’s remaining Big 12 schedule.

TCU defender Zach Chapman (0) wraps up BYU running back Preston Rex (12) at Amon G. Carter Stadium on Oct. 3, 2026.

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Jason Phillips breaks down TCU’s defense against BYU, why 216 total yards don’t tell the whole story and what the Frogs must address during the bye week.

Jason Phillips

Joined: Aug 3, 2026

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Frogs Around the NFL as Dee Winters Gets Dallas’ First Pick and Kendre Miller’s Role Grows

What Saturday’s Big 12 Results Mean for TCU Before West Virginia

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TCU Defense Holds Baylor Without a Touchdown in 17-6 Revivalry Win

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Keep Score With Me Against Baylor as TCU Looks to Break the Script

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Earned Perspective | TCU Backups Must Become Reliable Depth

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Frogs in the NFL as Kendre Miller Scores and Former TCU Players Keep Battling

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TCU Legends Picks Bring a House Divided and Plenty of Baylor Trash Talk

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What Saturday’s Big 12 Games Mean for TCU Before Baylor

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West Virginia Needed 104 Plays. Arizona Needed 51. What TCU Should Learn

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Frogs in the NFL Face Different Roles and the Same Fight

Why TCU Fans Should Keep an Eye on Arizona vs. West Virginia

Baylor Just Showed TCU Exactly How It Wants to Win

What Saturday’s Big 12 Games Mean for TCU Heading Into the Bye

Through the Facemask TCU’s Defensive Numbers Hide a Bigger Question