SMU football ready to introduce TCU staffer Sonny Dykes as head coach

SMU is ready to announce the hire of TCU offensive analyst Sonny Dykes as its new head coach, reports say.

A press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday at SMU.

Dykes spent this season with the Horned Frogs as an analyst, a non-coaching and non-recruiting position, helping evaluate the offense and prepare game plans. TCU began the season 7-0 with the nation’s best third-down offense en route to a runner-up finish in the Big 12 and Alamo Bowl berth.

Dykes, 48, is the son of former Texas Tech coach Spike Dykes and a former Cal and Louisiana Tech head coach. He, co-offensive coordinator Sonny Cumbie and offensive line coach Chris Thomsen shared a background in the Texas Tech offensive system under Mike Leach.

Dykes will replace Chad Morris, who left after three seasons to become the head coach at Arkansas.

This story was originally published December 11, 2017 at 6:12 PM with the headline "SMU football ready to introduce TCU staffer Sonny Dykes as head coach."