Texas fans, others react to TCU’s Garrett Riley leaving for Clemson
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Offensive coordinator Garrett Riley is leaving the TCU Horned Frogs for the same position at Clemson. The move comes after he helped lead the Frogs to the national championship game in his first season in Fort Worth.
Riley’s departure adds to an already difficult week for TCU fans, who watched their team’s lopsided 65-7 loss to Georgia in the championship game. The up-and-coming play-caller isn’t the only key piece the Frogs lose.
Heisman finalist Max Duggan, elite receiver Quentin Johnston and starting running back Kendre Miller headline the departures from Sonny Dykes’ team. In addition, three offensive linemen are leaving the metroplex.
The magic could be over in the short term for TCU. Here’s a look at how Texas fans and the college football world reacted to Riley’s move from Fort Worth.
Riley wants championships, not money
For Garrett Riley, Texas native, to turn down A&M for Clemson probably means he doesn’t see the Aggies heading in the right direction.
Also, much easier to win in the ACC and assistants love working for Dabo.
— Imagine Losing 49-0 (@Doc_Texas) January 12, 2023
When it rains it pours
On Monday TCU lost by 58 points in the national championship. On Wednesday TCU blew an 18 point lead against Texas in MBB. Today they lose their OC to Clemson. ROUGHHHHHH
— D (@txforever) January 12, 2023
Clemson is back, folks!
Cade Klubnik 2023 Heisman stock📈
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) January 12, 2023
Why not?
TCU should call Sean Payton and make him say no.
— Glenn Burton (@G2daB83) January 12, 2023
TCU and Oklahoma, noted stepping stones
Wow a Riley couldn’t get it done in the playoffs and is running scared to a U in SC? https://t.co/VLBD6xmaHg
— Slander U Podcast (@TheSlanderU) January 12, 2023
Look out for Clemson
In addition to Garrett Riley as OC, I’ve been told former USF coach Jeff Scott (who bleeds orange) is going to serve in an analyst and recruiting role at Clemson as well.
Dabo Swinney couldn’t have played this hand any better.
— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) January 12, 2023
Alabama fans hate the news
Not to be dramatic but hearing Garrett Riley possibly to Clemson while we still have Bill O’Brien on payroll makes me want to take a bath with a toaster
— Courtney McKinney (@CourtAnne1225) January 12, 2023
TCU OC Kliff Kingsbury
Is Sonny Dykes looking to replace Garrett Riley with a former player from his Texas Tech days? 🧐 pic.twitter.com/F1lasgtJub
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) January 12, 2023
Can't argue with that
Cade Klubnik with Garrett Riley at Offensive Coordinator pic.twitter.com/mdeJPJn6Js
— Sidelines – Clemson (@SSN_Clemson) January 12, 2023
Best OC in college football, "Lincoln Riley's brother"
Clemson has officially hired TCU OC Garrett Riley after firing Brandon Streeter this week. Riley is the younger brother of USC coach Lincoln Riley pic.twitter.com/0qSDlK225D
— Sidelines Sports Network™ (@Sidelines_SN) January 12, 2023
Silver lining
Garrett Riley will be gone after next year and be a HC somewhere. We’ll be okay.
— Daulton Sandifer (@DSand_2_) January 12, 2023
