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The TCU Horned Frogs will be playing at home against the BYU Cougars at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium. TCU might want some stickum for this matchup since the team gave up four turnovers on Saturday.
The point spread favored TCU last Saturday, but luck did not. They took a 27-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of Iowa State. That means TCU has now suffered back-to-back defeats.
TCU's loss came about despite a quality game from Emani Bailey, who rushed for 152 yards while picking up 7.2 yards per carry.
Meanwhile, BYU beat Cincinnati 35-27 two Fridays ago.
BYU's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kedon Slovis, who threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Jakob Robinson got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
BYU's win bumped their season record to 4-1 while TCU's loss dropped theirs to 3-3.
Looking ahead, TCU is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by six points. This contest will be their seventh straight as the favorites (so far over this stretch they are 2-4 against the spread).
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday' match: The Horned Frogs have been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 192.2 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for the Cougars, though, as they've been averaging only 62.8 per game. BYU must know the disadvantage they're up against when it comes to running the ball. Will they fare better against TCU's dominant run game? Check CBS Sports after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other college football content.
