Baylor Bears vs. TCU Horned Frogs Staff Predictions
Baylor continues its homestand in Big 12 Conference action when it hosts the undefeated TCU Horned Frogs at 11 p.m. Saturday at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas.
The Bears (6-4, 4-3 in Big 12) probably signed away their chances of reaching the Big 12 Championship Game for a second straight year after their 31-3 loss to Kansas State on Saturday. Baylor no longer controls its own destiny. It must win the next two games and then get some help.
TCU (10-0, 7-0) has already clinched a spot in the Big 12 Championship Game next month. But, as one of four undefeated teams left in FBS, with every win the Horned Frogs get closer to clinching a berth in the College Football Playoff.
Here are the predictions from the Inside the Bears staff.
Matt Galatzan, Managing Editor: I think Baylor is primed for an upset, and despite the egg they laid last week, they will come out playing really hard on Saturday. I think they pull it off, and the TCU dam finally breaks. Baylor 23, TCU 20
Collier Logan, Staff Writer: If TCU wants to make the playoffs, the Horned Frogs have to win this game. But something tells me Baylor’s going to come to play at home. The Bears stun the Horned Frogs in this one. Baylor 33, TCU 28
Zack Dimmitt, Staff Writer: Baylor was routed by Kansas State last week and even at home, the Bears won’t hand TCU its first loss. The Horned Frogs bounce back after a low-scoring affair against Texas and win big in Waco. TCU 41, Baylor 20
Adam Glick, Staff Writer: The Horned Frogs continue their epic undefeated season after another impressive win at Texas. Now they travel down I-35 to square off against the Baylor Bears in Waco. Vegas is once again underestimating the pure mental strength of TCU. I think Max Duggan gets back to himself this weekend. I love the Horned Frogs to take care of Baylor and be one game away from an undefeated regular season. TCU 38, Baylor 28
Matthew Postins, Staff Writer: I have no doubt Baylor will be ready for this one after a week of Baylor coach Dave Aranda tearing his team a new one. Plus, this is a rivalry game for the two teams and TCU dropped a loss on Baylor in Fort Worth last season. There’s plenty of motivation for the Bears to rise up for the upset But this TCU team seems too tough right now. Baylor is not going to derail this undefeated season. TCU 28, Baylor 24
Cole Thompson, Staff Writer: A trap game? A trap game. The Horned Frogs are coming off a massive morale win over Texas on the road, but Waco awaits and so do the Bears. Last season, a 30-28 loss in Fort Worth ended Baylor's chances of making the College Football Playoff. A loss by the Horned Frogs opens the conversation of a one-loss conference champion missing the cut. Consider it close, but the Horned Frogs' passing game will be too much late in the fourth quarter for Baylor. TCU 31, Baylor 28
Connor Zimmerlee, Staff Writer: TCU appears primed to represent the Big 12 in the College Football Playoff, and if they go undefeated it is hard to see them being left out. Baylor, on the other hand, has been up and down all season long and especially in conference play. I don't think Baylor is the team to knock TCU off, and while this game remains competitive, TCU will take care of business. TCU 38, Baylor 28
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