(AP) - TCU is finally starting to resemble a Gary Patterson defense again.
After so many injuries to key players and using 16 first-time starters, the fifth-ranked Horned Frogs have allowed only one touchdown in the past seven quarters. Their last four opponents have scored a combined 17 points after halftime.
''We're just playing faster, not thinking as much'' said Patterson, who still runs TCU's 4-2-5 scheme like he did as defensive coordinator before becoming head coach 15 years ago.
The improvement comes at the right time with the Frogs (8-0, 5-0 Big 12) heading into their toughest stretch of the season.