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The cross-town rivalry is set for Saturday, Sept. 21 at 4 p.m. CDT.
Andy Avalos’ defense could not hold off UCF’s powerhouse RB RJ Harvey in the one-point, conference-opening loss.
TCU’s offensive coordinator Kendal Briles will also face a familiar foe in UCF QB KJ Jefferson.
Dykes compared Jefferson to former NFL quarterback Cam Newton.
The Frogs dominated from start to finish in their home opener, shutting out Long Island in a blowout.
The Horned Frogs look to enter Big 12 conference play 2-0 as they host the Sharks for home opener on Saturday.
Sonny Dykes is confident that the team will shake the rust of the chains as they prepare for this week’s matchup.
After two snaps in the third quarter, Hejny was spotted on the sidelines with a boot and crutches.
The Aledo product entered the game for a brief period before sustaining an apparent injury.
The Frogs were heavy favorites to win against Stanford but drew a dogfight vs. the Cardinal.