BYU-TCU matchup pits No. 10 Cougars' offense against Horned Frogs' defense
October 2, 2026 at 7:02 PM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Saturday's game between No. 10 BYU and TCU will pit the Cougars' high-powered offense, averaging 38.6 points per game, against one of the Big 12's stingiest defenses. TCU ranks second in the conference in scoring defense and has held opponents under 20 points in three of five games. BYU enters 5-0 but will be without eight players due to injuries. Kickoff is 8:15 p.m. MT on ESPN.
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