No. 4 TCU (7-0, 3-0 MWC) vs Air Force (5-2, 3-1), 8 p.m. (CBS College)
Line: TCU by 18 1/2.
Series Record: TCU leads 6-2-1.
Last Meeting: 2009, TCU 20-17.
WHAT’S AT STAKE
A true test for TCU’s defense in the last of three consecutive home games, this one against triple-option Air Force, out of the Top 25 after losing last week at San Diego State. The Frogs, No. 5 in the BCS, have won 20 consecutive regular-season games and a school-record 18 in a row at home. They play three of their last four on the road, including at ninth-ranked Utah.
KEY MATCHUP
Air Force, the nation’s top rushing team (347 yards per game), faces a TCU defense that’s second nationally at 218 total yards a game—and 90 yards rushing (ninth). The Falcons have averaged only 169 yards rushing their last four meetings against TCU.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Air Force: DE Jon Davis leads the Falcons with 51 tackles, tied for ninth in the Mountain West at 7.3 per game. The junior also has two interceptions.
TCU: QB Andy Dalton’s 36 victories are a TCU record and most by an active FBS quarterback. Already the school’s career leader, Dalton is only 93 yards shy of 9,000 yards passing.
FACTS & FIGURES
TCU has not allowed a touchdown its first three conference games, outscoring opponents 103-3. All three teams had less than 200 total yards. … Air Force has outgained eight consecutive opponents and 13 of 14 overall. … TCU and Boise State are the only two teams to rank in the top 15 nationally in total offense and total defense. … Air Force is 1-6 on the TCU campus, including the Armed Forces Bowl there the last three years.
