TCU is putting together a magical campaign after compiling just the fifth 9-0 start in Big 12 history. The Frogs already have wins over Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Oklahoma and nearly earned a trip to the Big 12 Championship Game. Quarterback Max Duggan has completed 66% of his passes for 2,407 passing yards, 282 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns. The Frogs have dominated this matchup in the Big 12 era and hold a 7-3 record against the rival Longhorns. However, Texas outrebounded TCU 32-27 behind a monster 216-yard rushing performance by running back Robinson. However, both of those teams missed bowl games. The last game between these teams when both were ranked was a 34-13 victory by No. 7 Texas over No. 19 TCU on Sept. 8, 2007.
How to watch Texas vs. TCU live
Date: Saturday, Oct. 12 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Venue: Darrell K. Royal Memorial Stadium — Austin, TexasTV: ABC | Live Stream: fuboTV (Try Free)
Texas vs. TCU: Need to know
Battle of finishers: These two programs have managed games the opposite way through the first 10 weeks of the season. Texas has built big leads and fast starts before squandering them. All three losses in 2022 featured second-half collapses. Instead, TCU has been down by as many as 18 points and come back to win and remain undefeated. If Texas wakes up early, keep the TV on. The game is far from over. Running Game: Texas boasts the nation’s best running back in Bijan Robinson. The junior already has over 1,100 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns after a seventh straight 100-yard performance. Robinson has also been involved in the passing game with 314 yards receiving and two more scores. However, TCU running back Kendre Miller is quietly putting together an elite season of his own. Miller is also one of eight Power Five running backs to clear 1,000 yards, but boasts the fewest accomplishments of any 1,000-yard rusher. Duggan also has no problem getting involved in the run with 282 yards and four scores. Experience vs. Talent: The quarterback battle in this game couldn’t be more different. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is a superstar freshman with 173 career pass attempts. He showed incredible potential in five quarters against Alabama and Oklahoma, but has come crashing back down to earth, completing just 50% of his passes over the last three games. In contrast, TCU quarterback Max Duggan has more than 1,000 career attempts and ranks in the top 10 nationally in both yards per attempt and passing touchdowns. Whichever quarterback stands up in the big moments will likely emerge victorious. So far, that’s been Duggan.
Texas vs. TCU prediction, picks
Featured Game | Texas Longhorns vs. TCU Horned Frogs
The Longhorns grade well in most analytical systems thanks to a close game against Alabama and a blowout of an Oklahoma team without a quarterback. However, the Longhorns also have losses to Texas Tech and Oklahoma State, along with a close game against Iowa State. One of those teams knows how to finish games, and it’s the boys in purple. Prediction: TCU +7 Which college football picks can you make with confidence in Week 11, and which top-25 teams will fall hard? Visit SportsLine to see which teams will win and cover the spread — all from a proven computer model that has returned nearly $3,000 in winnings over the past six-plus seasons — and find out.
