TCU Horned Frogs vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: TCU Horned Frogs vs Kansas Jayhawks

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Jayhawks (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 59

The Kansas Jayhawks (1-3) will play the TCU Horned Frogs (2-2) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, September 28, 2024. TCU opens this matchup as 2.0-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 59.

The TCU Horned Frogs come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Horned Frogs stepped onto the field against the SMU Mustangs and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 66-42. The TCU Horned Frogs ran the ball a total of 32 times and had 65 yds, which earned them an average of 2.0 yds per carry. At the end of the game, they had 78 plays which gave them 480 yds. TCU relinquished 14 completions on 19 tries for a total of 137 yards, and a completion rate of 73.7%. When it came to stopping the run, the Horned Frogs conceded 238 yards on 42 tries, which averages out to 5.7 yards per rush surrendered.

The Horned Frogs currently have 1,822 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, TCU has compiled 12 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 7 times. TCU has amassed 96 first downs, and they have been flagged for 31 infractions for 340 yards. Offensively they average 88.5 yards rushing which is 121st in D-1. When talking about scoring points, the TCU Horned Frogs are sitting at 38.8 points per contest.

In terms of passing yardage, the Horned Frogs have given up 600 yds which puts them in 38th in D-1. They are conceding 150.0 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 54.4%. For the season, they have allowed 326.8 yards per outing which puts them 58th in D-1. They have surrendered 7 touchdowns through the air in addition to 6 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 4.2 yards per rush and 176.8 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this season, they have given up 707 yards on the ground through 4 games. The Horned Frogs are sitting in 111th in the nation concerning their opponents scoring, allowing 32.0 points per game.

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The Jayhawks come into this game with a record of 1-3 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Jayhawks walked away with a loss by a score of 32-28 against the West Virginia Mountaineers. Kansas rushed for 5.3 yds per attempt, finishing with a total of 247 yards on 47 carries. The Jayhawks ended up finishing with 431 yds and they ran 72 plays (6.0 yds per play). The Jayhawks pass defense gave up a completion rate of 50.0%, relinquishing 295 yds on 15 out of 30 through the air. Kansas gave up 33 rush attempts for 148 yds (4.5 yds per rush).

Regarding how much they score, the Jayhawks currently rank 79th in the nation by tallying 28.3 PPG. The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 408.0 yards/outing, which ranks them 60th in the nation. The Kansas offense has 180 yards of penalties on 18 infractions, which has them ranked 101st in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 7 interceptions while losing 3 fumbles and they have obtained 86 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Jayhawks have a total of 677 passing yards together with an average of 169.3 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 113th in the nation. They average 238.8 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 955 yards for the year.

The Jayhawks are allowing 20.3 PPG, which puts them 50th in Division 1. Kansas has conceded a total of 483 yards on the ground (120.8 yards per game) and 4 touchdowns via the rush this year. Overall, they have allowed 81 points in total. They have allowed 3 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 175.0 yards/contest, ranking them 40th in D-1. The Jayhawks defense has been on the field for 245 plays, ranking them 59th in the nation. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble and 3 picks over the course of the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Horned Frogs +2.0

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