TCU vs. Kansas State Preview: Bowl Talk, Odds & How to Watch

TCU returns home to play host to Kansas State on Saturday, Nov. 14, for a 1 p.m. CT kickoff at Amon G. Carter Stadium ... trying to rebound after a heartbreaking 29-28 loss at Arizona last week.

The Horned Frogs have had their issues over the years with the Wildcats, but this one may be different - and needs to be if TCU is to keep alive its fight for the privilege of a bowl game berth.

OK, we're not talking national title stuff or major bowl game stuff ...

But it's something.

Really any bowl game would be a welcome reward for some late-year success after the season the Horned Frogs have had.

A touch of luck? TCU will take it.

TCU still has a game with Utah and a game with Texas Tech after this, and by the numbers, they would still need two wins in these three games just to reach bowl eligibility.

So, realistically, TCU needs to beat Kansas State.

The Wildcats are in a similar situation as they too have a 4-5 record to match TCU's. ... but they also have some injuries that contribute to the fact that TCU is a 9.5-point favorite to win here.

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It's the first season at K-State for head coach Collin Klein, so there is no particular heat there.

As for TCU coach Sonny Dykes? His critics don't seem to be in a patient mood as the Horned Frogs bid for a total of at least six wins?

TCU vs. Kansas State: Quarterback Injuries And Missing Starters Could Decide Big 12 ShowdownBoth teams enter Saturday's matchup at 4-5, but Kansas State's quarterback problems and TCU's mounting injuries create very different challenges as the programs fight for bowl eligibility.

WHO: Kansas State Wildcats (4-5) at TCU Horned Frogs (4-5)

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, with wickoff at 1 p.m.

WHERE: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas

MEDIA: ESPNU on TV; KZPS 92.5 FM and KTNO 620 on radio.

ODDS: TCU is favored by 9.5 points.