Big 12 Conference Showdown Set: TCU Horned Frogs Take On Iowa St. Cyclones Saturday

Game outlook

This Saturday the Horned Frogs are on the road at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa to take on the Cyclones in a Big 12 Conference showdown, kicking off at 8:00 PM ET. TCU is coming off a 62-14 win over Iowa State last year where they were the favorites, and hope to repeat the performance.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 10/7/2023 @ 8:00pm EST

Where: Jack Trice Stadium Stadium Horned Frogs vs Cyclones Betting Odds Moneyline: Horned Frogs -245 | Cyclones +204

Spread: Horned Frogs -6.5 (-110) | Cyclones +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 52.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that TCU will win straight-up is 71%.

TCU Horned Frogs

The TCU Horned Frogs suffered a 24-21 home loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers in Week 5, despite being 13.5 point favorites. TCU couldn’t contain West Virginia's ground game, giving up a total of 201 yards on 43 rushing attempts. The Horned Frogs outgained the Mountaineers 433-343 in total yards, but their offense wasn't able to deliver in the second half. Sophomore quarterback Chandler Morris completed 23 of his 41 passing attempts for 298 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing 11 times for 51 yards and a touchdown. The Horned Frogs now rank 37th in points scored (34.8 per game) and 43rd in points allowed (21.0), surrendering an average of 108.2 rushing yards a contest. Power ranking of 40 Ranked 22 in offense (scoring 38.25 points/game) Ranked 48 in defense (allowing 20.25 points/game) 3-2 (2-3 ATS) this season Chandler Morris has thrown for 1,419 yards, 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions this season, while rushing 40 times for 235 yards and three scores. Junior running back Emani Bailey has 538 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and senior tight end Jared Wiley has added 15 receptions for 129 yards and three touchdowns.