TCU’s latest depth chart for Saturday’s game against Grambling State brings a few fresh wrinkles, and the biggest ones are on both sides of the ball.
The most eye-catching offensive note is Jordan Dwyer’s return to the starting mix. The receiver is listed as a starter at one of the wideout spots after missing the Frogs’ season-opening loss to North Carolina.
Dwyer was TCU’s returning receiving leader from 2025, and Sonny Dykes said last week that he was questionable for the Tigers game. His spot on the depth chart suggests he could be available this week.
Across from him, South Alabama transfer Jeremy Scott is penciled in as the other outside receiver starter. Scott had one catch for 3 yards in the loss to North Carolina.
The offensive line also has some competition baked into it. At center, Jaheim Buchanon and Cooper Powers are both listed as options to start.
On the right side, Kilian Registe and Witten Van Hoy are both in the mix at right tackle, with Registe listed first. Ryan Hughes appears as the second-team left guard behind Cade Bennett after not playing against North Carolina.
Hughes has been dealing with an ankle issue since mid-fall camp.
Tight end is another spot where TCU is keeping things open. Ka'Morreun Pimpton, Lafayette Kaiuway and Kari Ashley are all listed as starting possibilities, with Pimpton first on the chart.
Defensively, Zach Chapman’s name jumps off the page. The edge rusher missed all of spring and fall camp, but he is now listed behind Paul Oyewale.
Hudson Hooper is also in a new spot, as he’s listed first at SAM linebacker after spending most of fall camp behind Max Carroll. He sits ahead of Michael Teason.
At free safety, Jordan Lester and Devyn Hidrogo are both listed as “OR.” Lester started against North Carolina, while Hidrogo saw significant snaps.
The nickel position is also unsettled, with Julius Simms and Kylin Jackson both in the mix. Simms started against North Carolina and finished tied for second on the defense with six tackles.
Special teams has its own question mark, too. Kyle Lemmermann and Nate McCashland are listed as options at kicker. Lemmermann made his only field-goal attempt last week against the Tar Heels, connecting from 31 yards out.
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