Countdown to a Historic Opener
The 2026 college football season will open with a marquee matchup in Dublin, Ireland, as TCU faces North Carolina on August 29. The game marks the first time the Tigers will begin a campaign on Irish soil, and it will be broadcast to a global audience eager to see new storylines unfold.
A Versatile College Career
Derius Davis, who wore jersey number 11 at TCU, has become a symbol of perseverance after a five‑year college career that blended production and special‑teams brilliance. His 1,513 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, complemented by 183 rushing yards and two scores, illustrate a versatile skill set that caught the eye of NFL scouts.
NFL Transition and Early Impact
Selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth round of the 2023 draft, Davis has appeared in 43 games, making four starts. He has recorded 30 catches for 188 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 145 rushing yards on 28 carries. His work as a return specialist earned him a spot on the PFWA All‑Rookie Team and a Second‑Team All‑Pro selection in 2023.
As the Chargers prepare for the 2026 opener, Davis’s experience on both sides of the ball positions him as a key piece of the team’s special‑teams unit and a potential deep‑threat option. Fans will be watching closely to see how his trajectory continues when the Tigers and Tar Heels meet under the Dublin lights.