- Game: BYU Cougars vs TCU Horned Frogs
- Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX
- TV: ESPN
- Odds/Point Spread: Horned Frogs (-5)
- Total/Over-Under: 52
The TCU Horned Frogs (3-3) will face off against the BYU Cougars (4-1) at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX on Saturday, October 14, 2023. According to oddsmakers, the Horned Frogs are favored by 5 points, with the total set at 52.
BYU @ TCU Odds
Point Spread
BYU 5.5 (-115)
TCU -5.5 (-105)
Total
Over 52.5 (-110)
Under 52.5 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
The BYU Cougars are coming into this game with a 4-1 record. In their last game against the Cincinnati Bearcats, the Cougars secured a 35-27 victory. Quarterback Kedon Slovis finished with 223 yards passing, 2 TDs, and a quarterback rating of 159.7. LJ Martin led the rushing attack with 66 yards on 16 attempts. The Cougars gained a total of 295 yards on 53 plays. Defensively, they allowed 256 passing yards and 242 rushing yards.
So far this season, the BYU Cougars have accumulated 1,593 total yards and have scored 11 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball away 5 times and have committed 25 penalties for 191 yards. The Cougars have averaged 62.8 rushing yards per game and have scored an average of 31.0 points per game.
On defense, the BYU Cougars are allowing 22.4 points per game and have given up 762 rushing yards and 1,042 passing yards. They have conceded 8 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
The TCU Horned Frogs enter this game with a 3-3 record. In their previous game against the Iowa State Cyclones, they suffered a 27-14 loss. Quarterback Josh Hoover passed for 119 yards and 1 TD, while running back Emani Bailey rushed for 152 yards on 21 carries. Overall, the Horned Frogs gained 398 yards on 73 plays.
The Horned Frogs are averaging 31.3 points per game and 472.5 total yards per game. They have accumulated 342 penalty yards on 41 infractions. In terms of defense, they have allowed 756 rushing yards and 241.7 passing yards per game. They have conceded 9 rushing touchdowns and 5 passing touchdowns.
The Pick: Take BYU Cougars +5
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