Kansas vs TCU Prediction 10/31/2026 Today’s College Football Picks

Kansas vs TCU Prediction

Potential letdown spot for Kansas after a big win over Baylor, but I’ll still grab the free touchdown with the Jayhawks. TCU has been underwhelming this season, including two home losses. While the defense is great, TCU is 123rd in rushing offense and 101st in scoring offense. TCU can’t finish drives and leaves the door open for teams. We also just saw the Horned Frogs lose to West Virginia as a double-digit favorite.

In terms of current form, you can argue Kansas is playing the better ball and is riding a bigger wave of confidence. This could be an ugly Big 12 contest. If forced to get involved, I’ll take my chances with the free touchdown.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks lost to Baylor, beat Kansas State, and they play UCF next. Kansas has lost 4 of its last 6 games. Isaiah Marshall is completing 53.6 percent of his passes for 1,506 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. Nik McMillan and Nahzae Cox have combined for 725 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Cam Pickett has 21 receptions.

The Kansas Jayhawks’ ground game is averaging 207.3 yards per contest, and Dylan Edwards leads the way with 531 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas is allowing 24 points and 348.9 yards per game. Trey Lathan leads the Kansas Jayhawks with 48 tackles, Leroy Harris III has 3.5 sacks, and Jalen Todd has 1 interception.

TCU Horned Frogs Betting Preview

The TCU Horned Frogs lost to West Virginia, beat Baylor, and they play Arizona next. The TCU Horned Frogs have lost 3 of their last 4 games. Jaden Craig is completing 67.5 percent of his passes for 2,066 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Ed Small and Kari Ashley have combined for 1,024 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jordan Dwyer has 21 receptions.

The TCU Horned Frogs’ ground game is averaging 110.3 yards per contest, and Jeremy Payne leads the way with 429 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, TCU is allowing 13.9 points and 264.3 yards per game. Hudson Hooper leads the TCU Horned Frogs with 41 tackles, Koron Hayward has 4.5 sacks, and Teon Parks has 1 interception.

Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win

• The favorite has won each of Kansas’ last 11 games.
• Kansas has lost each of its last nine games as an underdog.
• Kansas has failed to cover the spread in each of its last 10 October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• The favorite has covered the spread in six of Kansas’ last seven games.
• Kansas has lost the first half in 21 of its last 22 October games as a road underdog.
• TCU has won the first quarter in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams at Amon G. Carter Stadium.

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• The underdog has won three of TCU’s last four games.
• TCU has lost three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
• TCU has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games as a favorite against teams from Kansas.
• The road team has covered the spread in each of TCU’s last three games.
• The road team has won the first half in each of the last four games between Kansas and TCU.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas’ last seven October games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of TCU’s last five games has gone UNDER the total points line.

TCU Horned Frogs Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 9, Ed Small leads TCU for receptions (38) this season.

Kansas Jayhawks Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 9, Nik McMillan leads Kansas for receptions (25) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• TCU ranks 3rd among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (4.9).
• TCU ranks T5th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (68.4).
• Kansas has recorded the most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
• Kansas ranks T120th among FBS teams for interceptions this season (2).

Randy Chambers's Pick: Kansas +6.5