The No. 10 BYU Cougars (3-0) visit the TCU Horned Frogs (2-2) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at BYU -6.5 with a total of 49.5; moneylines are BYU -230 · TCU +190. Below is our BYU vs TCU preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
BYU vs TCU Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | No. 10 BYU at TCU |
| Records | BYU 3-0 · TCU 2-2 |
| Spread | BYU -6.5 |
| Moneyline | BYU -230 · TCU +190 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| Venue | Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | BYU: HC Kalani Sitake, OC Aaron Roderick · TCU: HC Sonny Dykes, OC A. J. Ricker / Gordon Sammis |
BYU Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The BYU Cougars are 3-0 overall, 1-0 in Big 12 play, and they are ranked No. 10 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 63-7 vs Utah Tech; Sep 12 — W 28-17 vs Arizona; Sep 19 — W 41-23 at Colorado State. Most recently, BYU beat Colorado State 41-23 on the road. Through 3 games, BYU is averaging 44.0 points scored and 15.7 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kalani Sitake (head coach since 2016). Offensive coordinator: Aaron Roderick. Defensive coordinator: Kelly Poppinga.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Bear Bachmeier (QB) — 44/62, 642 yards, 6 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: LJ Martin (RB) — 42 carries, 328 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Legend Glasker (WR) — 11 receptions, 270 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Tausili Akana (DE) — 2.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Cade Uluave (LB) — 14 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 3-0 start; an offense scoring 44.0 points per game; a defense allowing only 15.7 points per game. Questions: Handling a road trip to Amon G. Carter Stadium.
TCU Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The TCU Horned Frogs are 2-2 overall, 0-1 in Big 12 play. Results to date: Aug 29 — L 15-10 vs North Carolina (neutral site); Sep 12 — W 63-7 vs Grambling; Sep 19 — W 31-7 vs Arkansas State; Sep 26 — L 21-13 at UCF. Most recently, TCU lost to UCF 21-13 on the road. Through 4 games, TCU is averaging 29.2 points scored and 12.5 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Sonny Dykes (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinators: A. J. Ricker / Gordon Sammis. Defensive coordinator: Andy Avalos.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jaden Craig (QB) — 90/132, 1,213 yards, 7 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Jeremy Payne (RB) — 73 carries, 355 yards, 2 TD
- Receiving leader: Ed Small (WR) — 24 receptions, 371 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Ansel Din-Mbuh (DT) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Jamel Johnson (S) — 22 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 29.2 points per game; a defense allowing only 12.5 points per game; Jaden Craig’s passing volume (1,213 yards). Questions: The response to a 21-13 loss at UCF.
How to Watch BYU vs TCU
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.