The Frogs’ offense is putting up 31.5 points per game while the defense is holding opponents to 24 points. Quarterback Trevone Boykin ranks No. 7 in Big 12 passing with 171 yards per game. TCU will play on Thanksgiving for the first time since 1928.

Trevone Boykin, quarterback, freshman

Trevone Boykin threw for 164 yards, an interception and a touchdown against Kansas State. The Mesquite native has thrown 14 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He has thrown an interception in every Big 12 game this year except for the win against Baylor. Boykin has completed 58.3 percent of his passes and has been sacked 17 times this season.  

Marcus Mallet, linebacker, sophomore

Marcus Mallet had a two tackles for loss and a forced fumble against Kansas State. The Cleveland, Tex. native got his first career start against the Wildcats. Mallet recorded a career-high seven tackles at West Virginia. He has played in nine games this season and made 14 tackles, 11 more than last season. 

Ethan Perry, punter, freshman

Ethan Perry has punted 44 times this season, including 13 punts over 50 yards. Perry’s 44.5 yards per punt ranks no. 4 in the Big 12. The Spring Branch native has pinned opponents inside the 20-yard line 13 times and recorded eight touchbacks. His longest punt went for 64 yards against SMU. Perry punted a season-high nine times against West Virginia. He has also made two tackles on punt returns this season.