TCU football injury update: Top rusher, receiver’s status in doubt for Colorado
TCU football got a mix of good and bad news on the injury front during Tuesday’s practice as the Horned Frogs (3-1, 0-1) prepare to face Colorado (2-3, 0-2) at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
Leading rusher Kevorian Barnes returned to practice for the first time since his injury against Abilene Christian. Barnes missed the SMU and Arizona State games.
Barnes wasn’t a full participant, as he wore a red no-contact jersey, but he was in shoulder pads and a helmet.
However, leading receiver Eric McAlister missed Tuesday’s practice after being hobbled by a hamstring injury against the Sun Devils.
Head coach Sonny Dykes said after practice that both players are still a ways away from returning to the field.
“Right now if we had a game today, neither one would play,” Dykes said. “I’m hopeful we’re saying something different by the time we get to Saturday. I’m hopeful for both of them.”
TCU has three more days before it faces Colorado, so there’s time for both to recover, but it’s still a small window. An injury report will be released later in the week.
Barnes leads TCU with 156 rushing yards and a touchdown. If he’s available to play, his hard-nosed running style could be exactly what the Horned Frogs need on offense after only managing 10 yards on the ground against Arizona State.
McAlister leads the Horned Frogs with 320 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Horned Frogs have capable receivers for Josh Hoover to throw to with Jordan Dwyer, Joseph Manjack and tight end DJ Rogers, but McAlister’s absence could make life difficult for the passing game.
This story was originally published September 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM.
