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How a Shared Opponent Shapes the TCU-Kansas Matchup

SI Feed·Aiden Reed·about 7 hours ago
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TCU and Kansas meet Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CT on FS1 with matching 3-4 records, matching 1-3 Big 12 records, and a shared opponent that offers an interesting comparison.

TCU beat Baylor 17-6 in Waco on Oct. 17. A week later, Kansas blocked Baylor’s potential go-ahead field goal to win 25-24 in Lawrence. Eleven points versus one favors the Frogs, but the box scores show two teams that won in nearly opposite ways.

At a glance: TCU hosts Kansas on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on FS1, with a Halloween blackout planned at the Carter.

Run Game vs. Explosive Passing

Kansas wore Baylor down with a balanced offensive attack, running 86 plays for 421 yards and holding the ball for 36:41. Dylan Edwards led the ground game with 156 yards on 30 carries, while the Jayhawks added 212 passing yards.

TCU went the other direction. The Frogs managed 33 rushing yards but threw for 294.…

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