- Matchup: TCU Horned Frogs vs BYU Cougars
- Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, UT
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Line: Cougars favored by -5.5 points
- Total Points: 52.5
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The TCU Horned Frogs (6-2) are headed to LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, November 15, 2025, hoping to conquer the BYU Cougars (8-0). BYU enters this matchup as 5.5-point favorites, with the total set at 52.5.
Currently, the TCU Horned Frogs boast a season record of 6-2. In their most recent outing, TCU faced off against the Iowa State Cyclones, suffering a narrow defeat of 20-17. During that game, the Horned Frogs executed 80 plays, amassing 432 total yards. In terms of rushing, TCU managed 30 attempts for 113 yards, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. Defensively, TCU allowed Iowa State to gain 161 yards on 41 carries, which computes to 3.9 yards per rush. In the passing department, TCU permitted 9 completions on 24 attempts for a total of 111 yards, achieving a completion rate of 37.5%.
When it comes to scoring, the TCU Horned Frogs average 34.6 PPG. They are currently averaging 124.0 rushing yards per game, placing them 108th in the nation. Over the season, TCU has accumulated a total of 3,404 yards. They’ve successfully scored 22 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns and achieved 174 first downs while committing 54 penalties for a total of 520 yards. Additionally, the Horned Frogs have turned over the ball 10 times this season.
In terms of defense, TCU has allowed 2,063 passing yards, ranking them 98th in Division 1. They are giving up an average of 257.9 yards per game through the air and have a completion percentage of 62.6%. In total, they allow 377.3 yards per game, positioning them 78th in Division 1. They have given up 17 touchdowns via the air and 5 on the ground, averaging 3.2 yards per rush and allowing 119.4 rushing yards per game. This season, they have conceded 955 rushing yards over 8 games, with their defense ranked 75th, giving up an average of 25.1 points per game.
The BYU Cougars enter this clash with an impressive 8-0 record for the season. In their latest match, BYU fell to the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a score of 29-7. In that game, the Cougars faced 43 rushing attempts, yielding 149 yards (3.5 yards per carry). Their secondary allowed a completion rate of 53.1%, giving up 219 yards from 17 of 32 passing attempts. Overall, BYU recorded 255 total yards, executing 65 plays for an average of 3.9 yards per play. The Cougars managed only 67 rushing yards on 27 carries, averaging 2.5 yards per carry.
Currently, BYU averages 433.4 yards per game, which ranks them 33rd in Division 1. The Cougars have accumulated 433 penalty yards over 53 infractions, which positions them 73rd in terms of discipline in Division 1. They average 216.6 rushing yards per game, compiling a total of 1,733 rushing yards for the season. The team has thrown 3 interceptions and lost 3 fumbles while achieving 179 first downs. In scoring potential, the Cougars rank 19th nationally, with an average of 36.3 points per game. Thus far, they have gained 1,734 passing yards, averaging 216.8 passing yards per game, placing them 84th in Division 1.
Defensively, BYU has allowed a total of 1,035 rushing yards (129.4 yards/game) and 9 rushing touchdowns this season. They have also conceded 7 touchdowns through the air, allowing 188.9 yards per game, ranking them 29th in Division 1. Overall, the Cougars have permitted 136 points this season. Their defense has forced 4 fumbles and claimed 12 interceptions, competing in 517 plays, ranking them 21st in Division 1. They are allowing an average of 17.0 points per game, placing them 15th in the country.
Who will emerge victorious in this Horned Frogs vs Cougars matchup? Can they cover the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Cougars at -5.5
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