How to Watch SMU vs. TCU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 21, 2024

Updated Sep. 21, 2024 3:29 p.m. ET

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Star player Jack Bech and the TCU Horned Frogs (2-1) face the SMU Mustangs (2-1) on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. ET, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.

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How to Watch TCU vs. SMU

When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET
Location: Gerald J. Ford Stadium in University Park, Texas
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

TCU vs. SMU: Head to Head

In the past two meetings, TCU holds a 2-0 record against SMU.
The Horned Frogs have covered two times in those games while eclipsing the point total on one occasion.
SMU has put up 25 fewer points than TCU in their past two games.

TCU's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/30/2024	at Stanford	W 34-27
9/7/2024	vs. LIU	W 45-0
9/14/2024	vs. UCF	L 35-34
9/21/2024	at SMU	-
9/28/2024	at Kansas	-
10/4/2024	vs. Houston	-
10/19/2024	at Utah	-
10/26/2024	vs. Texas Tech	-
11/2/2024	at Baylor	-
11/9/2024	vs. Oklahoma State	-
11/23/2024	vs. Arizona	-
11/30/2024	at Cincinnati	-

TCU 2024 Stats & Insights

Offensively, TCU ranks 33rd in the FBS with 447.3 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 55th in total defense (309 yards allowed per contest).
TCU sports the 32nd-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (154.3 allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking fifth-best with 351 passing yards per game.
The Horned Frogs own the 63rd-ranked defense this year (20.7 points allowed per game), and they've been more effective on offense, ranking 25th-best with 37.7 points per game.
The Horned Frogs rank 21st-worst in rushing offense (96.3 rushing yards per game), but they've been better on defense, ranking 91st with 154.7 rushing yards allowed per contest.
TCU sports the 13th-best offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (53.7% third-down percentage), but ranks 22nd-worst defensively (43.8% third-down conversion rate).
With two forced turnovers (98th in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (26th in the FBS), the Horned Frogs' even turnover margin ranks 66th in college football.

TCU 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Josh Hoover	QB	1,022 YDS (69.7%) / 8 TD / 0 INT 7 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 2.3 RUSH YPG
Jack Bech	WR	17 REC / 350 YDS / 2 TD / 116.7 YPG
Cam Cook	RB	174 YDS / 4 TD / 58 YPG / 4 YPC
Savion Williams	WR	20 REC / 191 YDS / 3 TD / 63.7 YPG
Namdi Obiazor	LB	7 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 1 INT
Jamel Johnson	DB	15 TKL / 0 TFL
Johnny Hodges	LB	12 TKL / 2 TFL
JaTravis Broughton	DB	9 TKL / 0 TFL

SMU's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/24/2024	at Nevada	W 29-24
8/31/2024	vs. Houston Christian	W 59-7
9/6/2024	vs. BYU	L 18-15
9/21/2024	vs. TCU	-
9/28/2024	vs. Florida State	-
10/5/2024	at Louisville	-
10/19/2024	at Stanford	-
10/26/2024	at Duke	-
11/2/2024	vs. Pittsburgh	-
11/16/2024	vs. Boston College	-
11/23/2024	at Virginia	-
11/30/2024	vs. California	-

SMU 2024 Stats & Insights

SMU has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 263.7 total yards per contest (24th-best). On offense, it ranks 50th by compiling 421.3 total yards per game.
In terms of passing, SMU ranks 71st in the FBS (226 passing yards per game) and 35th on the other side of the ball (158.3 passing yards allowed per contest).
The Mustangs rank 42nd in the FBS with 34.3 points per game on offense, and they rank 43rd with 16.3 points allowed per game on the defensive side of the ball.
The Mustangs are accumulating 195.3 rushing yards per game on offense this season (38th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 105.3 rushing yards per contest (38th-ranked) on defense.
With a 40.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense, SMU ranks 69th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 36th, surrendering a 30.2% third-down rate.
The Mustangs have produced six forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) and committed five turnovers (96th in the FBS) this season for a +1 turnover margin that ranks 44th in the FBS.

SMU 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Brashard Smith	RB	250 YDS / 3 TD / 83.3 YPG / 7.4 YPC 6 REC / 47 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 15.7 REC YPG
Kevin Jennings	QB	342 YDS (56.9%) / 1 TD / 1 INT 96 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 32 RUSH YPG
Preston Stone	QB	336 YDS (58.1%) / 3 TD / 1 INT
RJ Maryland	TE	10 REC / 175 YDS / 1 TD / 58.3 YPG
Kobe Wilson	LB	18 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Ahmaad Moses	DB	16 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Isaiah Smith	DL	9 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Jared Harrison-Hunte	DL	9 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT