Big 12 off to strong start with mixed record vs Power Five

“We couldn’t be more excited for our opportunity this weekend”, Texas Tech Football head coach Kliff Kingsbury said.

The Horned Frogs are also without senior DL Mike Tuaua who was suspended from the team after an incident in which he allegedly beat up another TCU student and stole a case of beer. Trevone Boykin has thrown for 985 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing for 148 yards to lead the offense. The sophomore has 13 receptions for 179 yards and two touchdowns this season, providing a quality receiving option for Patrick Mahomes.

While the Horned Frogs are playing with less experience, Kindred could definitely provide some leadership, preventing the Red Raiders’ passing game from big gains and deep pass yards.

“The Horned Frogs had half of their defense to replace after last season and that was before being rocked by injuries that include standout CB Ranthony Texada, safety Kenny Iloka, LB Sammy Douglas and DE James McFarland”, Feldman writes. As TCU aims to slow Jakeem Grant, DeAndre Washington, Reginald Davis and the other playmakers on offense, Sadler could get some one-on-one opportunities.

The first sellout for Texas Tech Football (3-0, 0-0) this season will be Saturday’s game against no. 3 TCU (3-0, 0-0).

IMPACT PLAYER: Texas freshman QB Jerrod Heard set a school record with 527 total yards in a 45-44 loss to California, when he had a 45-yard touchdown run with 1:11 left before the Longhorns missed the tying PAT. The Red Raiders are posting 590.3 yards per game on offense while giving up 491.7 yards per contest.

Prediction: TCU wins and covers the spread.