The Texas Longhorns and the TCU Horned Frogs meet Saturday in college football action from Amon G. Carter Stadium. Texas just finished a matchup versus Kansas State. In that game the Longhorns improved to 8-1 with a close overtime win. As for TCU, they’re coming off a game against Texas Tech last Thursday. The Frogs lost by a touchdown in that one to fall to 4-5 overall. Check back all season long for free college football picks at Sports Chat Place.
Texas Longhorns
The Longhorns lost just one of their first eight games this year (34-30 versus Oklahoma on October 7) thanks in part to a productive offense that averaged 34.5 points per game in that time. Texas posted 274.1 yards per game with 15 scores (and four interceptions) via the pass, with a nice 180.0 yards-per-game average and 16 scores on the ground.
In their latest matchup versus Kansas State on Saturday, the Longhorns were outscored 16-3 in the fourth quarter but ended up winning in overtime 33-30. QB Maalik Murphy finished on 248 yards, one TD and two picks. Jonathon Brooks added 112 yards and a TD, while Adonai Mitchell had a nice game with eight catches for 149 yards and a score.
Texas Longhorns Team Facts
- Texas has won each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Texas’ last four games at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
- Texas has won the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Texas has won the first quarter in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- Each of Texas’ last five games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
TCU Horned Frogs
Over on the Frogs’ side, they’ve run into some trouble lately with a 1-4 record over the last five games. TCU hasn’t been bad on the scoreboard overall however, averaging 29.2 points per game this season. The Frogs have notched 33 total touchdowns in that time, with 19 passing scores, 13 interceptions and 296.6 yards per game through the air.
Last Thursday versus Texas Tech, the Horned Frogs launched a second-half comeback from a 13-point deficit but ultimately couldn’t pull it off in a 35-28 loss. QB Josh Hoover posted 353 pass yards, one TD and two picks along the way, with Emani Bailey providing 57 rush yards and two scores. Jaylon Robinson added 68 yards with five catches as well.
TCU Horned Frogs Team Facts
- TCU has won four of its last five games against top-10 AP-ranked teams at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of TCU’s last four games.
- TCU has won the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
- Each of TCU’s last six games as an underdog against top-15 AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Texas are one of only 12 FBS teams undefeated in road games this season ([z-0]).
- Texas rank 17th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (17.6).
ANDREW’S FREE PICK
I’m going to stay with Texas. The Longhorns had some rough numbers against a great Kansas State team in their latest victory, including 10 penalties, three turnovers and an ugly 2-of-15 success rate on third downs. Still counts as a W though, and Texas has now scored 30 or more points in all nine games this year.
As for TCU, they’re coming off a sketchy outing versus a fairly erratic Texas Tech team, giving up 428 total yards (282 passing), 22 first downs and posting zero takeaways in the loss. The Frogs have given up 24 or more points in four of the last five games, so Texas shouldn’t have too many issues putting up touchdowns in this one. I don’t think TCU will hang around for long.