A social media firestorm erupted as the Horned Frogs revisited an 82-point blowout, prompting a sharp Red Raider retort that reignited the rivalry before Big 12 Media Days.
TCU and Texas Tech found a way to keep their rivalry alive even in the middle of the offseason, as the two Big 12 programs traded playful jabs on social media during the Fourth of July holiday.
The exchange started when TCU Football's official X account referenced one of the most memorable wins in program history, posting that it "can’t wait for everyone to shoot off fireworks tonight like it’s October 25, 2014."
The message was a clear callback to the Horned Frogs’ unforgettable 82-27 victory over Texas Tech in Fort Worth, a game that still stands as one of the most dominant offensive performances in Big 12 history.
That 2014 matchup remains iconic for TCU fans. Quarterback Trevone Boykin threw a school-record seven touchdown passes as the Horned Frogs piled up 82 points, setting a Big 12 record for points scored in a conference game. It was also the highest-scoring game in TCU history and helped cement the Horned Frogs as one of the nation's most explosive teams during that memorable season.
Texas Tech wasn't about to let the post go unanswered.
The Red Raiders fired back with a response reading, "Rent free, even on Independence Day," with a picture of head coach Joey McGuire holding up the trophy after the Red Raiders became Big 12 champs this past season.
The back-and-forth quickly caught the attention of college football fans and added another chapter to one of the conference's longest-running rivalries.
For TCU supporters, the original post was more than just offseason banter. It was a reminder of one of the greatest offensive displays the Horned Frogs have ever produced and a chance to have a little fun at the expense of a familiar rival.
The timing also added intrigue with Big 12 Media Days set to begin this week. While coaches and players will undoubtedly focus on the upcoming season, the social media exchange helped generate even more buzz around a conference that already figures to have plenty of storylines entering 2026.
The rivalry between TCU and Texas Tech has produced memorable games for decades, and if this latest online exchange is any indication, neither side has forgotten the history between the two programs.
The teams won't have to wait long to settle things on the field, either. TCU will travel to Lubbock for a Thanksgiving Day showdown later this season, giving the Horned Frogs an opportunity to create another memorable chapter in a rivalry that clearly still has plenty of fire.
