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TCU Horned Frogs vs. Stanford Cardinal: Predictions and Odds

Vaseline August 31, 2024

The college football season begins in earnest with Week 1 of competition all weekend long. Since the NFL schedule doesn’t begin until next week, there will be college football games every day from Thursday through Monday to start the season.

After a packed night of games on Thursday, there are six more games on Friday before a full day of college football action on Saturday. Friday’s slate of games concludes with a matchup between 2022 national championship runner-up TCU and ACC newcomers Stanford.

The Horned Frogs’ clash with the Cardinal will mark the fourth meeting between the two teams, with the last meetings having taken place since 2007. TCU has won all three of the previous meetings, most recently a 39-37 victory in the 2017 Alamo Bowl.

Here’s everything you need to know about Friday night’s TCU vs. Stanford college football game:

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College Football 2024: TCU vs. Stanford Predictions

VSiN: Take the points for Stanford (+9.5)

Adam Burke writes: “A clean slate is probably better with a new DC, so maybe it’s not such a bad thing that the Horned Frogs only had a handful of defensive starters back, but I don’t see enough efficiency on either end of the court to have TCU win by double digits here.”

Covers.com: Put the points in front of TCU (-9.5) and take over (at 60.5)

JD Yonke writes: “The Cardinal will be more competitive, but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to beat a much more talented team that is also well-coached on both ends of the court.”

Sports Illustrated: Take Over

Reed Wallach writes: “I’m not sure I can trust either defense when both offenses have pretty high minimums.”

Winners and Whiners: Put the Points for TCU (at -9)

Mark Ruelle writes: “TCU has beefed up its defensive line and that should also help them force Stanford to be one-dimensional and throw everything early and often. Stanford finished 0-7 at home last year in Taylor’s first season and they will still be winless at home in his tenure after Friday night.”

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TCU vs. Stanford odds, lines:

The TCU Horned Frogs are favored to beat Stanford in Sunday’s college football game, according to BetMGM college football odds. Looking to bet? Check out the best college football betting apps in 2024 that offer the best NCAA football betting promotions and bonuses in 2024.

Chances as of Thursday morning.

Distribution: TCU (-9.5)
Money lines: TCU (-350); Stanford (+260)
Over/under: 59.5

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How to watch TCU vs. Stanford:

Date: Friday August 30th
Where: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California
Time: 10:30pm ET/7:30pm PT
TV: ESPN
Current: Fubo; Sling TV

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