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Texas Christian University's Football Team to Face Southern Methodist University on Saturday

TCU and SMU Will Compete for the Iron Skillet

The Texas Christian University Horned Frogs football team will face off against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs football team this Saturday in a highly anticipated rivalry game. The two teams will be competing for the Iron Skillet, a traveling trophy that has been awarded to the winner of the game since 1915. TCU has won the last three meetings between the two teams, but SMU holds a 43-38-7 advantage in the overall series.

The Game Will Be Played at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth

The game will be played at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas. The stadium has a capacity of over 45,000 and is expected to be sold out for the game. The game will be televised on ESPN and will also be available to stream online on ESPN+. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. CT.

TCU Is Ranked No. 13 in the AP Poll

TCU is currently ranked No. 13 in the AP Poll and is coming off a 42-34 win over the Kansas Jayhawks. The Horned Frogs are led by quarterback Max Duggan, who has thrown for 1,543 yards and 14 touchdowns this season and has run for 333 yards and four touchdowns. Defensively, TCU is led by linebacker Dee Winters, who has 53 tackles and 3.5 sacks this season.

SMU Is Ranked No. 24 in the AP Poll

SMU is currently ranked No. 24 in the AP Poll and is coming off a 34-27 win over the Navy Midshipmen. The Mustangs are led by quarterback Tanner Mordecai, who has thrown for 1,701 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. Defensively, SMU is led by linebacker Delano Robinson, who has 59 tackles and 3.5 sacks this season.

The Game Is Expected to Be Close

The game is expected to be close, as both teams are evenly matched. TCU has the advantage in experience, as they have 15 seniors on their roster, while SMU has just 10. However, SMU has the advantage in home-field advantage, as they will be playing in front of their home crowd at Ford Stadium.

The Winner of the Game Will Have a Leg Up in the Race for the Big 12 Championship

The winner of the game will have a leg up in the race for the Big 12 Championship. TCU is currently in first place in the Big 12 standings with a record of 5-0 in conference play. SMU is currently in second place with a record of 4-1 in conference play. A win for either team would give them a significant advantage in the race for the championship.