The No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners (6-0 SU, 2-4 ATS) are 7-0 SU and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games against the TCU Horned Frogs (3-2, 1-3-1). The Sooners will try to extend their winning streak over the Horned Frogs to eight with a victory at home Saturday night.
- Date/Time: October 16, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Stadium: Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
- TV Coverage: ABC
- Sportsbook Odds: Oklahoma -12 | O/U 65.5 (Line History)
- TCU vs Oklahoma Matchup Report
Sportsbook Odds Analysis
The Sooners opened as 12-point favorites in this matchup and have been bet down slightly to Oklahoma -11.5. The total on Saturday is up to 66 points since Sportsbook at 65.5 points. The UNDER is 6-0 in TCU’s last six road games against Oklahoma.
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TCU News & Notes
Kendre Miller and Zach Evans combined for 328 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in TCU’s 52-31 road win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday.
Max Duggan has been solid at quarterback this season with 1,003 passing yards, nine passing touchdowns and only two interceptions while rushing for 186 yards and two touchdowns. But against the Red Raiders, Duggan threw only 10 passes as the running game dominated from start to finish.
Evans and Miller will have a much tougher assignment this weekend when they visit the Sooners. Oklahoma ranks 12th in the nation in rushing defense, allowing only 91 rushing yards per game. TCU will likely need a big game out of Duggan to have a shot at an upset in this one.
Oklahoma News & Notes
Spencer Rattler’s struggles continued in last Saturday’s Red River Rivalry game against Texas. Rattler was benched after going 8-for-15 for 111 passing yards with an interception and a lost fumble.
True freshman Caleb Williams took over with the Sooners trailing 35-17 and led Oklahoma to a 55-48 victory, passing for 212 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for 88 yards and another score.
It’s hard to see head coach Lincoln Riley going back to Rattler after Williams’ outstanding performance. Rattler entered the season as a Heisman Trophy front-runner but has struggled with inconsistency and turnovers all season.
While Williams stole the headlines with his impressive performance, Kennedy Brooks deserves some recognition as well. The junior running back rushed for a season-high 217 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Why TCU Will Cover
TCU is averaging 38.4 points per game this season. That production has been offset by the defense allowing 34.3 points per game over the team’s current 2-2 SU and 1-3 ATS run. But considering Oklahoma’s propensity for close games this season, TCU’s offense could easily be good enough to stick around.
Why Oklahoma Will Cover
The Sooners looked like a whole new team on both sides of the ball after Williams took over. The come-from-behind win over Texas could be a turning point in the season for Oklahoma. If Williams takes over the starting job and performs well again, it could spark the Sooners into a big second half of the year, starting with a big win here.
Computer Pick: TCU +11.5
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Buy Sports Picks Now- TCU is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 road games.
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- The OVER is 7-1 in Oklahoma’s last 8 October games.
