When you look at the [autotag]TCU Horned Frogs[/autotag]’ 5-6 record, you may overlook how good of a team they can be. Unlike a year ago, when they were really good in one-score games, 2023 has been a drastic difference. They’ve lost several games decided by one score this season.
Additionally, they’ve replaced around 80% of their offensive production from last year’s national runner-up team. It’s understandable why they struggled so much to start the season. They’ve really started to find their groove offensively. They currently rank No. 14 in total offense and No. 9 in passing offense in the country.
The biggest issue for them hasn’t been racking up yards. It’s being able to score touchdowns in the red zone. They currently rank No. 127 in red zone offense. Oklahoma knows they are going to get TCU’s best shot.
Billy Bowman spoke to the media about what he’s seen from the Horned Frogs. “They’re playing for bowl eligibility,” Bowman said. “So, we expect them to give it their best just like everybody has against us. They’ve been playing some really good ball lately. Their record doesn’t show it, but lately, they’ve been playing pretty good.”
It’s true. TCU’s record is pretty misleading. They’ve been a team right there in a couple of games that would have been huge wins, including just two weeks ago against the Texas Longhorns. That was a game they lost by three in Austin, TX, and got stopped inside the 2-yard line at one point in the game.
They are a team that, on any given day, can give any team a scare. If Oklahoma or its fans think this game will be a cakewalk, they’ve got another thing coming to them.
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