Big 12 Football 2017: 5 teams on upset alert in Week 3

TEMPE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 10: Running back Kalen Ballage #7 of the Arizona State Sun Devils scores a one yard touchdown rush against defensive back Jah'Shawn Johnson #7 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the first half of the college football game at Sun Devil Stadium on September 10, 2015 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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DALLAS, TX – SEPTEMBER 23: Kyle Hicks #21 of the TCU Horned Frogs carries the ball against Kevin Johnson #12 of the Southern Methodist Mustangs in the second half at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on September 23, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

TCU faces a much easier opponent than they did one week ago. However, the SMU Mustangs are still a tough out for a Group of Five conference team. SMU put up some points in their first two games of the season and will give the TCU defense a tough test.

The Frogs are a 19-point favorite and that should hold up. However, if quarterback Kenny Hill starts turning the ball over, it could be a long day for head coach Gary Patterson trying to keep his defense together.

SMU put up 112 points in their first two games and have a quarterback in Ben Hicks that is having himself a breakout season. Running back Xavier Jones is averaging 4.9 yards per carry and is a good change of pace for Hicks and the SMU offense.

If TCU isn’t careful, then SMU could end up giving them a real run for their money. The Frogs should be able to take care of business without a problem as they return home to Amon G. Carter Stadium this weekend.

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