It went largely unnoticed, given the opponent (sad-sack Kansas), but fewer than 50 scholarship players dressed for TCU last Saturday. The count for this game is unclear, but suffice to say the Horned Frogs will at least feel the residual effects of the coronavirus. The illness, along with injuries, has targeted the right guard position, a revolving door that has seen six different starters in eight games. Plus, the sixth Horned Frog this week entered the transfer portal. Oklahoma State benefits from a season of greater stability.

The Cowboys offense put up half-a-hundred last week against Texas Tech, and, while TCU's defense is better than that of the Red Raiders, it's still giving up 5.58 yards per play. The Horned Frogs defense has given up 7.06 yards per play against teams that are over .500. The Cowboys will turn this into a track meet.