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There are a few solid angles that have sold me on TCU and Texas Tech getting involved in a close, defensive game. First off, TCU's defense allows just 16 ppg and 309 ypg. It's the best defense Tech will see all season. TCU has stayed Under in its last six games and this one has a better chance with Frogs QB Kenny Hill out injured. Freshman Shawn Robinson takes over at QB. Perhaps the best reason to bet the Under is Lubbock winds coming in at 24 mph, hurting the passing game.
The Horned Frogs have a dilemma offensively. Top RB Darius Anderson (foot) is out for certain. QB Kenny Hill (undisclosed) might be, and freshman Shawn Robinson waits in the wings. Encouragingly, he has two touchdown passes. Yet only 10 passes thrown altogether speaks to his inexperience. TCU’s offense was stuck in the mud before the injuries. It could not score against Iowa State, and managed only 20 points against defensively challenged Oklahoma. Texas Tech has covered on the last four visits by the Frogs, and the streak is poised to continue.