The Texas Tech Red Raiders and TCU Horned Frogs clash in week 10 Big 12 college football action from Jones AT&T Stadium on Thursday night.

TCU Beat Up By Kansas State

The TCU Horned Frogs come into this game off of their bye week, but prior to that, the Horned  Frogs took one on the chin after a 41-3 loss to Kansas State last time out, falling to 4-4 on the year. Chandler Morris has thrown for 1,513 yards, 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 65.8% passing while Josh Hoover has 795 passing yards, 6 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 59.3% passing. Emani Bailey leads TCU with 851 rushing yards along with a pair of touchdowns while JP Richardson has a team-high 420 receiving yards on 30 receptions with 2 TDs. Savion Williams and Warren Thompson each have 200+ receiving yards while another eight TCU receivers have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Namdi Obiazor has a team-high 65 total tackles along with 3 sacks while Paul Oyewale has 3 sacks of his own. As a unit, TCU’s defense has combined for 20 sacks and 6 interceptions this season.

TCU Horned Frogs Team Facts

• TCU has lost each of its last nine games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• TCU has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• TCU has won the first half in each of its last four games against conference opponents at Jones AT&T Stadium.
• TCU has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents at Jones AT&T Stadium.
• Each of TCU’s last five road games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Texas Tech Drops Back-To-Back Games

The Texas Tech Red Raiders come into this game off of their bye week as well, but last time we saw the Red Raiders, they suffered a second straight loss after a 27-14 loss to BYU, falling to 3-5 on the year. Tyler Shough has thrown for 746 yards, 7 TDs and 4 INTs on 60.4% passing while Behren Morton has thrown for 696 yards, 8 TDs and 2 picks on 57.1% passing and Jake Strong has 409 passing yards with 2 TDs and 6 INTs on 53.8% passing this season. Tahj Brooks has a team-high 891 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns while Myles Price has a team-high 33 receptions for 331 yards and 4 touchdowns. Jerand Bradley and Xavier White each have 300+ receiving yards while another four Red Raiders have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Ben Roberts has a team-high 66 total tackles while Myles Cole has a team-high 3.5 sacks and Jaylon Hutchings and Steve Linton each have 3 sacks as well. Malik Dunlap also has a team-high 3 interceptions this season.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Team Facts

• Texas Tech has won each of its last five November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Texas Tech has covered the spread in each of its last four November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Each of Texas Tech’s last five home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Chris’ Pick

I’m not rushing to bet this thing, but I’m leaning towards Texas Tech here. It looks like Morton will play here as he’s probable for this one and he’s the best option that Texas Tech has under center right now. TCU has a solid offense, but it’s taken a step back on the road and the Horned Frogs have been getting beat up on the road, with their only win coming against Houston, who might be the worst team in the Big 12 this season. Texas Tech is also running out of chances to salvage their opportunity at bowl eligibility having to win 3 of their next 4. I’ll roll with the Red Raiders at home here.