I certainly hope you are right and their stadium remains empty come Saturday. That being said, I would think there would be a much greater turnout for a game vs a regional rival having a good season in TCU than one featuring KState & and a 1-8 Baylor team.
I think there is an irrational fear around here about playing in Lubbock. Good grief, so they might have a few fans in the stands....it's still football between the lines. Since we've joined the Big 12, Tech's record in Lubbock in conference games is 8-15.
We're the better team, go win the game, just like almost every other better team does when they go to Lubbock.