The TCU Horned Frogs (0-1) are heavily favored, by 41.5 points, versus the FCS Nicholls State Colonels on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. An over/under of 60.5 points has been set for the contest.
TCU vs. Nicholls State Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCU | -41.5 | -110 | -110 | 60.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| TCU | Nicholls State | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 38.8 (3) | 7.0 (46) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.0 (120) | 41.5 (83) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 14 (32) | 2 (44) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 21 (20) | 0 (65) |
TCU vs. Nicholls State Betting Insights (2022)
TCU Stats and Trends
- TCU is winless against the spread this season (0-1-0).
- This season, games featuring TCU have gone over the point total every time.
- The average point total in TCU’s contests this year is 63.5, 3.0 more points than this game’s over/under.
Nicholls State Stats and Trends (2022)
- Nicholls State had a 55.8-point average over/under in its outings last year, 4.7 fewer points than this game’s point total.
TCU Players to Watch
- Chandler Morris has put up 279 passing yards (279.0 per game) with a 57.1% completion percentage (24-for-42) while firing two touchdowns and two interceptions. He also has 30 rushing yards via five attempts and one rushing touchdown.
- Emani Bailey has picked up a team-high 164 rushing yards (164.0 per game).
- Trey Sanders has run for 46 yards (46.0 YPG), with three touchdowns on the ground.
- Jared Wiley has six catches (zero targets) and paces his team with 69 receiving yards (69.0 ypg) and one touchdown.
- John Paul Richardson has also tacked on six receptions (on zero targets) for 63 yards.
- Dylan Wright is averaging 44.0 yards per game, with two catches for 44 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Paul Oyewale leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL and three tackles.
- Bud Clark’s nine tackles make him the team’s top tackler.
Nicholls State Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last season Kohen Granier collected 337 passing yards (168.5 per game) while going 41-for-69 (59.4%) and throwing for one touchdown with two interceptions. He tacked on 25 rushing yards on five carries.
- Julien Gums racked up 68 rushing yards (34.0 per game) and scored one touchdown.
- Last year Collin Guggenheim rushed for 40 yards on 14 carries (20.0 yards per game).
- Last season K.J. Franklin hauled in eight passes for 55 yards (27.5 per game) with one touchdown.
- Neno Lemay’s stat line last season was five grabs for 48 yards. He put up 24.0 receiving yards per game.
- Lee Negrotto caught three passes on zero targets for 46 yards, averaging 23.0 receiving yards per game.
- Dillion Davis put together an impressive stat line of one sack, one TFL.
- Chase Brown racked up nine tackles over his 2022 campaign.
- Granier picked off zero passes while adding nine tackles a season ago.
