After 12 seasons as an FBS Independent, the BYU Cougars (4-1; 1-1 Big 12) have now joined a power conference, reunited as league mates with the TCU Horned Frogs (3-3; 1-2 Big 12). The Cougars enter the game after a bye week to rest up and game plan for this rekindled rivalry. BYU has opened the season in impressive fashion, earning a road win at Arkansas and a Big 12 win over fellow newcomer Cincinnati, with its only loss coming in Lawrence vs. a Jalon Daniels led Kansas squad.
TCU is reeling following two consecutive conference losses, suffering an additional brutal blow in the loss to Iowa State as a knee injury to starting QB Chandler Morris that will have him miss this game Saturday at least.