CFB
Model
All gamesWeek 7 · Sat Oct 17 · 7:00 PM ET
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Forecast win probability
TCU 48.3%51.7% BAY
Projected margin
BAY by 0.7
Projected total
54
80% outcome range
TCU 18 to BAY 19
Win probability
BAY 51.7%

Current team profiles

TCU
Baylor

When TCU has the ball

Passing

BAY defense
Higher-ranked profile
TCU offense
#55
BAY defense
#20
EPA comparison
0.27
#55
0.00
#20
Pass EPA

Rushing

BAY defense
Higher-ranked profile
TCU offense
#113
BAY defense
#2
EPA comparison
-0.01
#113
-0.23
#2
Rush EPA

Drive success

BAY defense
Higher-ranked profile
TCU offense
#57
BAY defense
#13
Success rates
45%
#57
34%
#13
Success rate
More metrics
0.13
#77
-0.10
#7
EPA / play
1.24
#63
1.08
#14
Explosiveness
15%
#69
20%
#15
Havoc

When Baylor has the ball

Passing

TCU defense
Higher-ranked profile
TCU defense
#17
BAY offense
#62
EPA comparison
-0.01
#17
0.25
#62
Pass EPA

Rushing

TCU defense
Higher-ranked profile
TCU defense
#8
BAY offense
#70
EPA comparison
-0.17
#8
0.11
#70
Rush EPA

Drive success

TCU defense
Higher-ranked profile
TCU defense
#33
BAY offense
#102
Success rates
36%
#33
40%
#102
Success rate
More metrics
-0.10
#7
0.16
#68
EPA / play
0.96
#1
1.37
#15
Explosiveness
18%
#39
15%
#79
Havoc

Current key players

TCU
QBJaden Craig
1400 yds · 8 TD · 4 INT
79.672/729
TEKari Ashley
25 rec · 374 yds · 4 TD
Player detail
Pass blocking
55.0
Run blocking
64.8
Penalties
0
84.113/1017
SKaden McFadden
14 tkl · 0 PD · 0 INT
Player detail
Run defense
92.9
Coverage
67.0
Targets allowed
2
Rec allowed
1
Yards allowed
3
Passer rating allowed
56.3
Missed tackles
0
82.838/2969
CBVernon Glover Jr.
16 tkl · 2 PD · 1 INT
Player detail
Run defense
91.3
Coverage
75.3
Targets allowed
15
Rec allowed
6
Yards allowed
55
Passer rating allowed
22.9
Missed tackles
1
79.175/2969
LBHudson Hooper
27 tkl · 1.0 TFL · 0.0 sk
Player detail
Run defense
71.8
Coverage
81.2
Pressures
1
Pass-rush snaps
13
Missed tackles
3
Forced fumbles
0
78.3114/1796
LBKeylan Abrams
1 tkl · 0.0 TFL · 0.0 sk
Player detail
Run defense
60.8
Pressures
1
Pass-rush snaps
1
Missed tackles
0
Forced fumbles
0
77.3131/1796
Availability reports · 4
  • Michael Short · LBout · 2026-10-01

    Short is sidelined with an undisclosed injury, and there is no timetable for return.

  • Jordan Dwyer · WRout · 2026-09-11

    Dwyer is dealing with a foot injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.

  • J. Pitchford · RBout · 2026-10-01

    Pitchford has been out of the lineup due to an undisclosed injury, and he will be not available against Cougars on Saturday.

  • Kyle Lemmermann · KQues. · 2026-10-01

    Lemmermann is dealing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Cougars on Saturday.

Baylor
QBNate Bennett
568 yds · 5 TD · 2 INT
75.6109/729
SMicah Gifford
27 tkl · 0 PD · 1 INT
Player detail
Run defense
92.4
Coverage
85.9
Targets allowed
4
Rec allowed
3
Yards allowed
61
Passer rating allowed
77.1
Missed tackles
2
90.38/2969
RBRyelan Morris
182 yds · 1 TD · 8.3 YPC
84.741/1044
LBKaleb Arterberry
7 tkl · 0.0 TFL · 0.0 sk
Player detail
Run defense
80.4
Coverage
73.3
Missed tackles
0
Forced fumbles
0
83.652/1796
LBJJ Shelton
1 tkl · 1.0 TFL · 1.0 sk
Player detail
Run defense
60.0
Coverage
60.0
Pressures
2
Pass-rush snaps
1
Missed tackles
0
Forced fumbles
0
82.362/1796
SBo Onu
12 tkl · 1 PD · 0 INT
Player detail
Run defense
49.7
Coverage
82.9
Targets allowed
14
Rec allowed
9
Yards allowed
35
Passer rating allowed
68.2
Missed tackles
2
81.842/2969
Availability reports · 3
  • Taz Williams Jr. · WRout · 2026-08-21

    Williams who is dealing with a collarbone injury, and he will miss an extended period.

  • Cole Redding · Sout · 2026-09-05

    Redding has been out of commission due to knee injury, and he has been shut down for the remainder of the season.

  • Ashton Jones · WRQues. · 2026-09-26

    Jones is nursing an undisclosed injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will suit up against Arizona St. on Saturday, October 3rd.

Position units

Position-unit comparison

TCU
BAY
vs
Offense
79.6
#58 of 138
QB
75.6
#81 of 138
74.7
#74 of 138
RB
81.3
#28 of 138
67.7
#112 of 138
WR
72.4
#53 of 138
84.1
#13 of 138
TE
77.4
#31 of 138
69.3
#58 of 138
OL
62.7
#117 of 138
Defense
77.0
#37 of 138
DL
74.1
#63 of 138
76.8
#46 of 138
LB
80.5
#18 of 138
77.8
#10 of 138
DB
79.2
#4 of 138
Common opponents

Common opponents

TCU
opponent
Baylor
A-8.0
UCF#48
-0.6A
H+10.0
KU#31
+2.7A
A-17.0
TTU#10
-13.7H
H-7.0
BYU#18
-9.8A