TCU gets its next barometer check at home in Week 3 against the unbeaten UCF Knights. The Horned Frogs open up Big 12 conference play Saturday. UCF at TCU college football preview.
enter Big 12 Conference play this weekend off a tough win on the road and a tune-up game. They host the for the first time ever to open up the league schedule. UCF presents a difficult test behind one of the Big 12's top offenses and one of the nation's most dangerous run games. This weekend presents the most difficult challenge, and the best temperature check, for both teams.
UCF at TCU kicks off Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m. CT, from Amon G. Carter Stadium. Catch the game on FOX or on the radio at 88.7 FM KTCU.Sep 7, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights quarterback KJ Jefferson throws a pass during the first quarter against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images / Mike Watters-Imagn Images.
Only Army procured more rushing yards per game in its first two games than UCF . However, UCF played a mid-level FCS opponent and a low-level FBS one . Neither fields a stalwart defense. But that doesn't mean the rushing output should be ignored. Against Sam Houston, the UCF offensive line generated a ridiculous 4.5 yards. That means Harvey, Boone, Montgomery, or whoever else was toting the rock nearly gained half a first down before first contact every time they ran the ball. TCU's defensive front is a massive step up from Sam Houston or New Hampshire. They allowed just 1.7 line yards per carry against Stanford.
The other unknown comes on defense. This unit hasn't been tested yet this year. Sam Houston, while undoubtably improved on offense from its first eight weeks in the FBS last year, finished in the bottom 10 in offensive efficiency last year. New Hampshire lost its starting QB and star RB from last year and is overmatched as a Division I-AA program.Brett is an avid sports traveler and former Division-I football recruiter for Bowling Green and Texas State.
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