How to Watch SMU vs. TCU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 21, 2024

Star player Jack Bech and the TCU Horned Frogs (2-1) face the SMU Mustangs (2-1) on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. ET, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

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How to Watch TCU vs. SMU

• When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET
• Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas
• Live Box Score: FOX Sports

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TCU vs. SMU: Head to Head

• In the past two meetings, TCU holds a 2-0 record against SMU.
• The Horned Frogs have covered two times in those games while eclipsing the point total on one occasion.
• SMU has put up 25 fewer points than TCU in their past two games.

TCU's 2024 Schedule

TCU 2024 Stats & Insights

• Offensively, TCU ranks 33rd in the FBS with 447.3 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 55th in total defense (309 yards allowed per contest).
• TCU sports the 32nd-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (154.3 allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking fifth-best with 351 passing yards per game.
• The Horned Frogs own the 63rd-ranked defense this year (20.7 points allowed per game), and they've been more effective on offense, ranking 25th-best with 37.7 points per game.
• The Horned Frogs rank 21st-worst in rushing offense (96.3 rushing yards per game), but they've been better on defense, ranking 91st with 154.7 rushing yards allowed per contest.
• TCU sports the 13th-best offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (53.7% third-down percentage), but ranks 22nd-worst defensively (43.8% third-down conversion rate).
• With two forced turnovers (98th in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (26th in the FBS), the Horned Frogs' even turnover margin ranks 66th in college football.

TCU 2024 Key Players

SMU's 2024 Schedule

SMU 2024 Stats & Insights

• SMU has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 263.7 total yards per contest (24th-best). On offense, it ranks 50th by compiling 421.3 total yards per game.
• In terms of passing, SMU ranks 71st in the FBS (226 passing yards per game) and 35th on the other side of the ball (158.3 passing yards allowed per contest).
• The Mustangs rank 42nd in the FBS with 34.3 points per game on offense, and they rank 43rd with 16.3 points allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
• The Mustangs are accumulating 195.3 rushing yards per game on offense this season (38th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 105.3 rushing yards per contest (38th-ranked) on defense.
• With a 40.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense, SMU ranks 69th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 36th, surrendering a 30.2% third-down rate.
• The Mustangs have produced six forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) and committed five turnovers (96th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 44th in the FBS.

SMU 2024 Key Players

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