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FWST: TCU-Oklahoma State preview: Key matchups, stats, trends
By Anthony Andro
Special to the Star-Telegram
Key matchups
TCU defense vs. Oklahoma State quarterback duo: The Horned Frogs have played better defensively in the past couple of games but will face their stiffest test against the high-powered Cowboys. To beat OSU the Frogs will have to contend with two quarterbacks in sophomore Mason Rudolph and senior J.W. Walsh. Rudolph has been the primary passer, ranking 12th nationally with more than 310 passing yards a game. Walsh has been more than a change of place, though. He has been responsible for 96 points in his 58 plays on offense.
7 Consecutive games the TCU offense has totaled at least 500 yards
TCU offensive line vs. Oklahoma State pass rush: The good news for the Frogs is that Trevone Boykin can negate a pass rush because he’s such a good running threat. But TCU’s veteran line will have its work cut out against an Oklahoma State defense that has 29 sacks, good for second in the Big 12. It starts with junior defense end Emmanuel Ogbah, who leads the Big 12 with nine sacks. He has plenty of company in getting to the QB. Senior defensive end Jimmy Bean has 5 1/2 sacks and tackle Vincent Taylor has four. The Frogs have allowed just six sacks, tied for the fewest in the Big 12. ...
Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article42993447.html#storylink=cpy
By Anthony Andro
Special to the Star-Telegram
Key matchups
TCU defense vs. Oklahoma State quarterback duo: The Horned Frogs have played better defensively in the past couple of games but will face their stiffest test against the high-powered Cowboys. To beat OSU the Frogs will have to contend with two quarterbacks in sophomore Mason Rudolph and senior J.W. Walsh. Rudolph has been the primary passer, ranking 12th nationally with more than 310 passing yards a game. Walsh has been more than a change of place, though. He has been responsible for 96 points in his 58 plays on offense.
7 Consecutive games the TCU offense has totaled at least 500 yards
TCU offensive line vs. Oklahoma State pass rush: The good news for the Frogs is that Trevone Boykin can negate a pass rush because he’s such a good running threat. But TCU’s veteran line will have its work cut out against an Oklahoma State defense that has 29 sacks, good for second in the Big 12. It starts with junior defense end Emmanuel Ogbah, who leads the Big 12 with nine sacks. He has plenty of company in getting to the QB. Senior defensive end Jimmy Bean has 5 1/2 sacks and tackle Vincent Taylor has four. The Frogs have allowed just six sacks, tied for the fewest in the Big 12. ...
Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article42993447.html#storylink=cpy
