SMU (2-1) at TCU (2-1), Saturday, midday ET (FS1)
Line: TCU by 6 1/2, based on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Sequence report: TCU leads 52-42-7.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
This is likely one of the final scheduled conferences for the Dallas-Fort Price rivals in what’s often known as the “Iron Skillet” recreation. Officers have stated the sport gained’t proceed past the present contract that goes by means of 2025, though SMU’s entry into the Atlantic Coast Convention may change the outlook. It’s the second assembly since coach Sonny Dykes left SMU for TCU. The Horned Frogs gained 42-34 in his return to Dallas final 12 months.
KEY MATCHUP
SMU offense vs. TCU protection. The Mustangs averaged 54 factors per recreation in victories over Louisiana Tech and Prairie View A&M however couldn’t get that sort of manufacturing towards their solely Energy 5 opponent, shedding to Oklahoma 28-11. The Horned Frogs haven’t allowed an offensive landing since giving up six to Shedeur Sanders and Colorado in a 45-42 loss within the opener.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
SMU: WR Jake Bailey has 341 yards receiving in two seasons at SMU. He had 163 of them on eight catches within the loss to TCU final season. His solely landing with the Mustangs was a 35-yarder within the fourth quarter.
TCU: QB Chandler Morris faces the college near the place he starred in highschool at Highland Park in Dallas, the place he ended up when his dad, Chad Morris, was the pinnacle coach at SMU. Morris thought this assembly would occur final 12 months after he beat out Max Duggan for the beginning job, however his harm within the opener at Colorado opened the door for Duggan to steer the Horned Frogs to the nationwide championship recreation. Morris leads the Huge 12 at 334 complete yards per recreation.
FACTS & FIGURES
SMU’s Preston Stone had his first 300-yard passing recreation in final week’s 69-0 victory over Prairie View A&M. He threw for 300 yards and 5 touchdowns and added a dashing rating. … SMU has gained the previous two conferences at Amon G. Carter Stadium, however the Horned Frogs have gained 12 of the previous 15 within the sequence. … The Horned Frogs are eighth nationally in run protection at 61 yards per recreation. … The Mustangs are within the high 20 nationally in a number of defensive classes, together with TDs allowed, yards passing allowed and sacks. … TCU WR JP Richardson, who transferred from Oklahoma State this 12 months, has an 18-game receptions streak that goes again to his freshman season with the Cowboys in 2021.
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