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Jacob Fields Incident Leads to Media Credential Reinstatement for Star-Telegram

TCU has restored media credentials for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram after a suspension.

Cody Esparza

September 6, 20261 min read

TCU has reinstated the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's media credentials as of September 4, following a suspension lasting nearly two weeks. This action came after the newspaper covered a locker room incident involving Jacob Fields, who was charged with aggravated assault after Dozie Noble Ezukanma suffered a brain bleed.

Despite the credential suspension, the Star-Telegram continued its coverage of the incident. 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, ending the game 15-10 in Ireland, and are set to compete against Grambling State on September 12.

The suspension of the Star-Telegram's credentials was reportedly connected to threats made against Ezukanma, although the newspaper clarified that it did not disclose his identity following the incident. With the credentials now restored, the Star-Telegram will regain full access to media areas at TCU sporting events.

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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Cody Esparza

Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.

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