Big 12 Football: Week 13 Power Rankings

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Nov 25, 2016; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns nickleback P.J. Locke (11) deflects a pass intended for Texas Christian Horned Frogs wide receiver Emanuel Porter (1) during the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Stadium. TCU won 31-9. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports /

4. TCU Horned Frogs (Record: 6-5)

TCU’s 31-19 victory over the Texas Longhorns in Austin sealed the deal on Charlie Strong’s fate, but also helped the Horned Frogs work through some of the issues it had been having as of late, particularly on the defensive side.

Defense has been an issue for TCU this season (then again, it’s the Big 12, what’s new?), but against a powerful D’Onta Foreman, the Horned Frogs managed to contain the Longhorns when it mattered. TCU’s defense limited Texas quarterback Shane Buechele all afternoon, and managed to register four sacks, which shows an improvement in its pass rush that could give the Horned Frogs and edge against Kansas State this week.

The Horned Frogs allowed just 407 yards against the Longhorns, which is crazy considering Foreman accounted for 165 yards on 31 carries and never saw the endzone.

TCU managed to put up four rushing touchdowns, which isn’t a good look for quarterback Kenny Hill, who many fear, hasn’t done enough to ensure he’s irreplaceable, despite having eligibility left. If TCU wants to go 7-5 headed into bowl season, Hill will need to spread the ball more against Kansas State, or the defense will have their game plan read.

Next Game:

Sat, Dec 03

TCU

vs.

Kansas State

Fort Worth, Texas

11:00 a.m.

FS1

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