No. 8 Oklahoma State will be out at No. 13 TCU Saturday in a clash between the last two remaining undefeated teams in the Big 12, and the impact of the conference championship game is at stake. The Cowboys last week outlived a feisty Texas Tech team 41-31 behind 18 unanswered points, with quarterback Spencer Sanders totaling 353 yards and three touchdowns.
TCU followed up their massive win over Oklahoma with a 38-31 win over No. 19 Kansas. The Frogs, trailing 17-10 at the start of the third quarter, scored a go-ahead touchdown with just 1-36 remaining. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston had a breakout game with 14 catches for 206 yards and a touchdown in the back-and-forth shootout.
The last time these two teams played, Oklahoma State smashed TCU 63-17 and gave the Frogs their worst loss in series history. The Cowboys rushed for 447 yards and eight touchdowns against a putrid Frogs defense, including 134 yards and two touchdowns from running back Dominic Richardson.
How to watch Oklahoma State vs. TCU live
date: Saturday 15 October | time: 3:30 p.m. ET
location: Amon G. Carter Stadium – Fort Worth, Texas
TV: ABC | Live broadcast: fuboTV (try for free)
State of Oklahoma vs. TCU: Must Know
Quarterback Fight: Sanders and TCU quarterback Max Duggan were two of the nation’s most explosive players. Sanders ranks 10th on offense overall with 327 yards per game, while Duggan is close behind at 19th with 301.8 yards per game, despite starting the season in a reserve role. Both players are on the fringes of the Heisman conversation after guiding their respective teams to unbeaten starts, and they can make some real strides toward national recognition with a big performance.
Rapid Improvement: TCU has averaged just 5.3 wins per season over the past three years, but it already has five wins in five games in the Sonny Dykes era. Dykes and his staff have simplified the game, allowing the formidable playmakers on the TCU roster to just go and execute. The last three games – in the SMU against Oklahoma in Kansas – were big, emotional games with national attention. However, TCU handled the moment well, giving itself a chance to gain bowl eligibility midway through the season. Most of the Big 12 schedule is still ahead of us, but the frogs deserve credit for coming up with a plan of attack so quickly.
Dynamic passing game: Oklahoma State leaned heavily on ground play during its run to the Big 12 Championship Game in 2021, but Sanders and the receiving Corps were the focus in 2022. Four different receivers have at least 200 yards, with Braydon Johnson leading with 360 yards, 21.2 yards per catch and three touchdowns. Running back Richardson also has 14 catches of his own, so the Oklahoma State pass offense will spread TCU’s defense and force them to play in space.
Oklahoma State vs. TCU Prediction Tips
Featured Game | TCU Horned Frogs vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
TCU was one of the best stories this season, but Oklahoma State is a different kind of challenge. The cowboys are deep, physical and just as well trained. Oklahoma State’s defensive line is good enough to cause problems for a shaky TCU offensive line, especially against the tackles. It’s going to be a close game, but Oklahoma State will upset the bets. Prediction: Oklahoma State +3.5
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