Houston Cougars vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, 10/4/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Houston Cougars vs TCU Horned Frogs

Date: Friday, October 4, 2024

Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Horned Frogs (-16.0)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Houston Cougars (1-4) are on their way to Amon G. Carter Stadium on Friday, October 4, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the TCU Horned Frogs (3-2). TCU opens as 16.0-point favorites. The over/under is 49.5.

The Houston Cougars come into this game with a record of 1-4 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Cougars took the field against the Iowa State Cyclones and went home with a loss by a final score of 20-0. When it came to stopping the run, the Cougars gave up 240 yds on 38 attempts, which averages out to 6.3 yds per rush surrendered. Houston allowed 17 pass completions on 28 attempts for 153 yds, and a completion percentage of 60.7%. In the game, they ran 47 plays for 241 yds. The Houston Cougars ran the ball 31 times and accounted for 169 yds, which earned them an average of 5.5 yards per attempt.

In terms of putting the ball in the endzone, the Houston Cougars have an average of 10.4 points per outing. As a team they average 130.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 101st in D-1. The Cougars have racked up 1,425 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Houston has amassed 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. Houston has earned 71 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 37 infractions for 353 yards. They have turned the ball over 10 different times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Cougars have conceded 737 yards which has them sitting in 26th in the nation. They are allowing 147.4 yards per contest through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 61.7%. Over the course of this season, they have yielded 294.2 yards per outing which puts them 27th in the country. They have granted 7 touchdowns via the pass as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.1 yards per run and 146.8 yards on the ground per game on the season. In total, they have given up 734 yards via the running game in 5 outings. The Cougars rank 48th in D-1 concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 20.8 PPG.

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The Horned Frogs step onto the field holding a record of 3-2 this year. For their last game, the Horned Frogs took home the win by a final score of 38-27 when they faced the Kansas Jayhawks. TCU ran for 4.3 yds per attempt, finishing with 151 yards on 35 carries. The Horned Frogs ended up finishing with 507 yards and they ran 72 plays (7.0 yds per play). The Horned Frogs passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 44.1%, relinquishing 179 yards on 15 out of 34 passing. TCU conceded 34 attempts on the ground for 167 yds (4.9 yards per rush).

Concerning how much they score, the Horned Frogs rank 21st in college football averaging 38.6 points per contest. The TCU Horned Frogs average 465.8 yards per outing, ranking them 25th in D-1. The TCU offense has racked up 392 yds of penalties on 36 violations, which ranks 26th in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 4 interceptions while surrendering 6 fumbles and they have tallied 122 first downs. For the year to this point, the Horned Frogs currently have a total of 1,824 yards through the air in addition to an average of 364.8 throwing yards per game, which ranks 4th in Division 1. They have an average of 101.0 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 505 yards in total.

The Horned Frogs are relinquishing 31.0 points per game, which has them 107th in D-1. TCU has surrendered a total of 874 rushing yards (174.8 yards per game) and 8 touchdowns rushing for the year. Overall, they have given up 155 total points. They have allowed 8 touchdowns through the air and 155.8 yards per outing, which has them sitting 19th in Division 1. The Horned Frogs defense has taken the field for 334 plays, which ranks 108th in Division 1. Their defense has totaled 1 fumble recovery and 3 interceptions on the season.

Who will win tonight's Cougars/Horned Frogs college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cougars +16.0

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