BYU Goes to Texas for a Showdown with TCU, Favored to Redeem Themselves
5 points. The Cougars of BYU will travel to Fort Worth, Texas to take on the TCU Horned Frogs in a Big 12 conference matchup. The Horned Frogs are 3-3 SU overall and are
Game outlook
5 points. The Cougars of BYU will travel to Fort Worth, Texas to take on the TCU Horned Frogs in a Big 12 conference matchup. The Horned Frogs are 3-3 SU overall and are looking to redeem themselves from their loss last week to the #20 Ole Miss Rebels. They will be facing the 4-1 Cougars who won their last game against Cincinnati two weeks back. This will be the second time these teams will face off; their last meeting was in 2020 where the Missouri Tigers beat the Horned Frogs 45-41 at Faurot Field. The game is scheduled for 3:30 PM Eastern Time and TCU is the betting favorite currently at 6.5 points.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 10/14/2023 @ 3:30pm EST
Where: Amon G. Carter Stadium Stadium Cougars vs Horned Frogs Betting Odds Moneyline: Cougars +190 | Horned Frogs -220
Spread: Cougars +6 (-110) | Horned Frogs -6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 52.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that TCU will win straight-up is 69%.
BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars picked up their first Big 12 win of the season on September 29th in a 35-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats. Quarterback Kedon Slovis rebounded after a subpar performance the prior week, throwing for 223 yards and two touchdowns, including one to wide receiver Chase Roberts who led all receivers with 131 yards. Defensive back Jakob Robinson put the Cougars on the board early with a 42-yard pick-6. The Bearcats took a 10-7 lead late in the first half, but BYU was able to regain the lead with a 22-yard touchdown from Slovis to Darrius Lassiter. The Cougars closed out the game with successful running game, led by LJ Martin with 66 yards and two touchdowns. The BYU passing attack stacked up well against the Bearcats supposedly stronger passing defense, outgaining them 223-263. However, the offense struggled on the ground, only gathering 70 yards, while the defense allowed 242 yards. BYU made the most out of Cincinnati's two turnovers, while their offense stayed mistake-free. Ranking in the nation, BYU currently sits at 49th in average points scored per game with 28.5 and 120th in average yards per game with 300. The defense is ranked 46th in average points allowed with 24 per game and 49th in average yards allowed with 364.8 per game. The Cougars face a few key injuries heading into Saturday's game, with running back Aidan Robbins, offensive lineman Weylin Lapuaho, and linebacker Ben Bywater all listed as questionable. Wide receiver Kody Epps is out indefinitely with a hamstring injury. Their power ranking sits at 88, making them 57th in the nation in offense, scoring 31.00 points per game, and 47th in defense, allowing 22.40 points per game. BYU picked up their first Big 12 win of the season and maintained their undefeated streak at home with a 35-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats. QB Kedon Slovis threw for 223 yards and 2 TDs and CB Jakob Robinson returned an interception 42 yards for a score. The Cougars' offense struggled on the ground with only 70 yards, while the defense allowed 242 yards. BYU ranks 49 the shot ⬇️ the call ⬆️ pic.twitter.com/W8k7koyXNU