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TCU Restores 1 Media Credential for Fort Worth Star-Telegram After Suspension

TCU has reinstated media access for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after a suspension.

Coralie Oakley

September 6, 20261 min read

TCU has restored media credentials for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as of September 4, following a suspension that lasted nearly two weeks. This action came after the newspaper covered a locker room incident involving Jacob Fields and Dozie Noble Ezukanma, who suffered a brain bleed, leading to Fields being charged with aggravated assault.

Despite the credential suspension, the Star-Telegram maintained its reporting on the situation. TCU Athletics issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to progress and recognizing the newspaper's importance as an independent news outlet in the community.

The Horned Frogs began their season with a loss against North Carolina, finishing 15-10 in a game played in Ireland. They are set to compete against Grambling State on September 12.

The initial revocation of the Star-Telegram's credentials was reportedly related to threats made against Ezukanma, although the newspaper clarified that it did not disclose his identity following the incident. With the credentials restored, the Star-Telegram will regain full access to media areas during TCU games.

Source: usatoday.com.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2026/09/04/tcu-football-reinstates-fort-worth-star-telegram-credential-jacob-fields/91615926007/

https://fortworthweekly.news/article/fort-worth-sports-91615926007

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Coralie Oakley

Coralie Oakley covers Denton high school and area college sports.

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