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TCU Hires UConn Interim Coach Gordon Sammis as Offensive Coordinator

The Horned Frogs named the two-time Broyles Award nominee to replace Kendal Briles following his move to South Carolina.

Overview

  • TCU announced Gordon Sammis as its offensive coordinator and primary play caller after multiple reports indicated the hire.
  • Sammis had been serving as UConn’s interim head coach and was preparing to lead the Huskies in the Dec. 27 Fenway Bowl.
  • He replaces Kendal Briles, who departed this week to become South Carolina’s offensive coordinator.
  • Under Sammis in 2025, UConn averaged 36.9 points and 460.1 yards per game, ranked No. 6 nationally in passing, and committed just two turnovers all season.
  • Sammis earned back-to-back Broyles Award nominations and helped UConn win 18 games over the past two seasons.