BYU set to face toughest test of season against TCU

No. 10 BYU travels to Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday for a game that marks their fourth consecutive undefeated start, while TCU seeks an upset after dropping two straight games in the Big 12. The Cougars have averaged 42 points per game and hold a +4 turnover margin heading into Fort Worth, where they last defeated TCU in 2006 before blasting them 44-11 during their bye week rest period. In contrast, TCU's offense ranks among the most penalized teams with 30 flags drawn in four games while averaging only 29.3 points per game; however, they have held opponents to just 76.0 rushing yards and feature sophomore Bear Bachmeier who has not yet faced a Big 12 road challenge this season. Weather conditions present an additional factor as there is a 40% chance of rain at kickoff which could make the field wet and slippery for both sides. Last year's matchup saw BYU rely heavily on Bachmeier with 296 passing yards despite running only 151 yards, while TCU has depended primarily on Jaden Craig who will need to overcome potential mistakes from a shaky ball security unit that has fumbled nine times already.