UCF Knights (2-0) vs. TCU Horned Frogs (2-0)
September 14, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: TCU Horned Frogs -1.5 / UCF Knights +1.5; Over/Under: +61.5
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In this article, we will formulate a TCU vs UCF prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 14th at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
TCU Horned Frogs Betting Preview
The TCU Horned Frogs are 2-0 this season after they defeated LIU by a score of 45-0 in their last game. TCU led 31-0 at the half and they were able to coast to an easy victory. The Horned Frogs outgained LIU by a total of 425-127, forced one turnover, and went 4-11 on third down in the game. Josh Hoover threw for 267 yards and two touchdowns, while Cam Cook rushed for 58 yards and three scores on 13 carries.
TCU defeated Stanford by a score of 34-27 in their first game but needed to score 24 points in the second half to get the win. The TCU offense has scored 39.5 points per game with 325.5 passing yards and 115.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 13.5 points per game this season. The Horned Frogs have gone 46.2% on third down and 2-3 on fourth down through two games this year. Josh Hoover has completed 71.6% of his passes for 620 yards and four touchdowns, while Cam Cook has rushed for 139 yards and four scores. TCU will meet SMU and Kansas after this one.
UCF Knights Betting Preview
The UCF Knights are 2-0 this season after they defeated Sam Houston by a score of 45-14 last week. UCF led 24-7 at halftime and scored the first 21 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Knights outgained Sam Houston by a total of 554-287, forced two turnovers, and went 8-13 on third down in the game. KJ Jefferson threw for 169 yards, while RJ Harvey rushed for 126 yards and four scores on 19 carries.
UCF defeated New Hampshire by a score of 57-3 in their first game of the season, so they have faced two very easy opponents so far. The UCF offense has scored 51 points per game with 177.5 passing yards and 419 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 8.5 points per game this season. The Knights are 50% on third down and 2-5 on fourth down so far this year. KJ Jefferson has completed 65.5% of his passes for 333 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while RJ Harvey has rushed for 268 yards and six scores. UCF will play against Colorado following this game.
TCU vs UCF Prediction
This should be a very entertaining game between two teams looking to stay undefeated, but TCU will have the home-field advantage. The Horned Frogs had some defensive issues against Stanford in their first game and they will face a very good UCF offense here. The Knights have been one of the best rushing teams in the country and Jefferson is a dual-threat quarterback. I think the UCF offense will continue to roll in this game, but I don’t know what to think of the UCF defense, as they haven’t played anyone very good. Give me the over in this matchup.
