TCU had a really challenging opening week against LSU, but they held their own considering they shuffeled between two QB's, but now Pachal's out againa and it's Trevor Boykin's job again which I like it makes this offense more dynamic with ability to run (585 rushing yards last year). Boykin had a great game vs. Tech last year 330+ yards passing 4 passing TD's. However TCU turned the ball over 3 times, but still hung in there but only to lose 56-53 in 3 OT's. Revenge is sweet and I think Garry Patterson did a terrif job last year with a young inexperienced roster that had a lack of depth. The team actually was 5-1 on the road beat two ranked teams in their own building. That shows just how good this team can be moving forward now that they return 16 starters. Wayman James is back again who has averaged 7.6 ypc since 2011 and pairing him with Boykin is a scary thought. I think TCU can run wild against Tech tonight.
Meanwhile Texas Tech has had a ton of success with walk on freshmen Baker Mayfield, but that was against SMU and SF Austin. Now they face TCU and Gary Patterson who obviously will have a better game plan than last year. Mayfield has had a daylight behind a new offensive line in his first two games, but now he'll play a defensive line that features Devonte Fields who was the Big 12 defensive player of the year. TCU also returns all 5 of their guys in the secondary including Jason Vervett. I expect them to play man and agressive against Mayfield who won't have time to get to his third progression. This should result in turnovers and sweet revenge in Texas Tech's backyard.
