Breaking down the Horned Frogs

OFFENSE

Much like others in the Big 12, TCU runs a quick-paced no-huddle offense that gets to the line as quickly as possible, and snaps the ball within the first 15 seconds of the play clock.

TCU runs a shotgun offense, primarily using one back, but also shifts to a no-back, five WR set and even a two-back, pistol formation in short yardage situations.

DEFENSE

TCU runs a basic 4-3 defense and stays in that formation throughout the game. While the defensive alignment is simplistic, the scheme is very aggressive – the Horned Frogs blitz often, and attempt to make opposing QB’s think quickly.

Special Teams

Overall, the Horned Frogs have a very average special teams unit that isn’t necessarily great or bad in any area. TCU’s FG kicker, Jaden Oberkrom is 18/22 on FGs for the year with a long of 47, but he is only 5/8 beyond 40 yards.

TCU ranks 39^th in punt returns (9.93 ypr – 1 TD) and 68^th on kickoff returns (20.3 ypr – 1 TD). When kicking to opponents, the Horned Frogs rank 44^th in kickoff defense (19.8 ypr – 0 TD) and 60^th in net punting (37.64).

Their best area of special teams is punt defense as they rank 1^st nationally in punt return yardage. The Horned Frogs have limited teams to -2 yards on only 7 returns, indicating that their punter does a very good job of not outkicking coverage.

MATCHUPS

Texas QB/WR/TE’s v. TCU DB’s:

If Texas is going to pull off the upset, they will need a big performance from this group. While TCU is giving up 255 passing yards per game, they have done a great job sacking the opposing QB and creating turnovers.

Swoopes has played well this season against opponents who have been unable to defend the pass efficiently.

Advantage: