TCU @ Oklahoma State

Scouting Report for TCU Horned Frogs(5-2) vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys (4-2)
October 27, 2012- Boone Pickens Stadium, Stillwater,OK

TCU: The game between the Horned Frogs and Texas Tech is one for the books. TCU lost their second straight conference home game against the Red Raiders 56-53, it took them three overtimes to beat them

Both teams at one point had a 10 point advantage. And they both rallied back. Trevone Boykin may have thrown 2 interceptions, but that didn't ruin his performance (26-44, 332 YDS & 4 TD).B.J Catalon and Michael Tucker had 12 carries a piece for 131 combined yards and a touchdown (Tucker). Skye Dawson torched the Red Raiders for 249 all purpose yards and a receiving touchdown for the first score of the game.

The secondary was burned for 7 touchdown passes by Seth Doege. What kept Tech in the game were a couple of successful risks. In the second quarter, the Red Raiders executed an on-side kick which led to a touchdown. And then in the second overtime, Doege threw a touchdown pass to Jakeem Grant from the Wildcat formation. But it was over in the 3 extra period when TCU opted for the field goal and on the ensuing possession, Doege found Alex Torres (5 catches, 53 YDS & 2 TD) for the go ahead score from 8 yards out.

Oklahoma State: The last time the Cowboys and Iowa State met, the Cyclones beat them in double overtime and Oklahoma State had to settle for the Fiesta Bowl. To say that the Pokes returned the favor in Stillwater (31-10) may not be saying much, but OSU did get their revenge.

Iowa State got off to a fast start against Oklahoma State when Jared Barnett tossed a 2 yard pass for a touchdown. They managed to take a 10-7 advantage on the ensuing possession, but were ineffective after that. The defense forced Barnett in to an interception(Daytawion Lowe) and eventually on the bench. They also forced a fumble on Shontrelle Johnson to give the Cyclones 2 turnovers.

J.W. Walsh completed 68% of his passes for 415 yards and a touchdown. Joseph Randle had 151 yards on 24 carries for 2 touchdowns. Charlie Moore (8 catches 129 YDS)caught a 74 yard TD reception in the second quarter to give the Cowboys the lead for good.

What to watch for: TCU will be facing a spread offense for the second time on the road. Walsh will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury. Wes Lunt (knee) is listed as questionable after missing the last three games. It will be either Lunt or 3rd stringer Clint Chelf in this game. It should be interesting to see if either one of them can handle the Horned Frog defense.

Conclusion: While both these squads are above .500, these teams might have losing seasons considering the adversity that is going on. Which is a testament to both coaches Mike Gundy and Gary Patterson. TCU has faced spread offenses and have done well. Even though Oklahoma State hasn't put up 40 points in the last 3 games, that doesn't mean they won't this time around. Because of their circumstances, it would be hard pressed to see both teams not have a close game. But who really knows?

Prediction: Oklahoma State by 7.

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