Big 12 Power Rankings: Baylor’s Offense Proves Ready for Big 12 Schedule

Oct 5, 2013; Norman, OK, USA; TCU Horned Frogs running back

(23) is tackled by Oklahoma Sooners defensive back

(2) and defensive end

(91) during the fourth quarter at Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The Oklahoma Sooners beat the TCU Horned Frogs 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

6. TCU Horned Frogs

Record: 2-3 (0-2)

Previous Ranking: 5

Last Week: Oklahoma 20, TCU 17

This Week: vs. Kansas

Next Week: at Oklahoma State

If TCU had anything resembling a true quarterback, the Horned Frogs would be the Big 12’s best team. Instead, wide receiver Tevone Boykin is playing quarterback, thus TCU’s season is doomed.

Oklahoma really had no business winning on Saturday otherwise. They got one long run from Brennan Clay at an opportune time, converted two fourth down plays, and contained Boykin’s rushing threat just enough to get the win. Take away Clay’s 76-yard scamper and TCU held Oklahoma to just 279 total yards of offense.

But Clay did have the 76-yard run and OU did do just enough to win the game. Now the Horned Frogs have to wonder if they can win enough games to remain bowl eligible. TCU, who have three losses, have difficult road games against Oklahoma State and Kansas State along with matchups against Baylor and Texas. And winning in Ames won’t be easier either, just ask Texas.

Maybe a game against Kansas is what TCU needs to figure out some things on offense. KU comes in battered from a loss to Texas Tech, and doesn’t have the athletes on defense to slow down Boykin. Maybe the mojo gained from beating KU will be enough to re-start TCU’s season.