The TCU Horned Frogs (7-4) meet a conference opponent when they host the Cincinnati Bearcats (7-4) on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Amon G. Carter Stadium in a Big 12 clash.

The Horned Frogs are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-4), against the Bearcats. The over/under for this game is 57.5 points.

Below you can find our preview for this this game between the Horned Frogs and the Bearcats, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

TCU vs. Cincinnati betting lines

• Spread favorite: Horned Frogs (-4)
• Moneyline: Horned Frogs (-188), Bearcats (+156)
• Total: 57.5 points

TCU vs. Cincinnati betting info and stats

TCU has five wins against the spread so far this season (5-5-1). TCU has covered the spread in two games when the favorite by at least 4 points (a 2-3 ATS record). TCU has recorded a 6-2 record in the eight games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. Cincinnati is 6-5-0 against the spread in 11 opportunities so far this season. In the three games Cincinnati has been the underdog by at least 4 points, it covered the spread twice. Cincinnati has a 1-3 record this year in games it hs been an underdog on the moneyline.

TCU vs. Cincinnati recent stats and trends

TCU Horned Frogs

• TCU is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Once in those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• The last three TCU games averaged 54.7 total points, 2.8 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

Cincinnati Bearcats

• Cincinnati has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 1-2 overall over its last three matchups.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• Cincinnati’s past three outings have ended with an average of 56.8 points scored. That’s 0.7 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

TCU vs. Cincinnati key players

TCU Horned Frogs

• Josh Hoover has 3,166 passing yards for TCU, completing 64.7% of his passes and recording 25 touchdowns and 13 interceptions this season.
• Kevorian Barnes has racked up 443 yards on 97 carries while finding the end zone three times as a runner.
• Jeremy Payne has been handed the ball 71 times this year and racked up 376 yards (41.8 per game) with two touchdowns. He’s also contributed in the passing game with 15 grabs for 113 yards and one touchdown.
• Eric McAlister has hauled in 56 catches for 1,020 yards (92.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone nine times as a receiver.
• Jordan Dwyer has hauled in 51 passes while averaging 58.7 yards per game and scoring five touchdowns.
• Joseph Manjack IV has a total of 492 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 36 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Kaleb Elarms-Orr, who leads the team in tackles and sacks, has recorded 4.0 sacks, 8.0 TFL and 87 tackles.
• Bud Clark has picked off a team-leading four passes. He also has 39 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and four passes defended to his name.

Cincinnati Bearcats

• Brendan Sorsby has been a dual threat for Cincinnati this season. He has 2,504 passing yards (227.6 per game) while completing 60.6% of his passes. He’s tossed 23 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 521 yards (47.4 ypg) on 90 carries with nine rushing touchdowns.
• Tawee Walker is his team’s leading rusher with 114 carries for 661 yards, or 60.1 per game. He’s found the end zone four times on the ground, as well.
• Cyrus Allen’s 609 receiving yards (55.4 yards per game) are a team high. He has 45 catches on 63 targets with 10 touchdowns.
• Jeff Caldwell has 28 receptions (on 52 targets) for a total of 436 yards (39.6 yards per game) and five touchdowns this year.
• Caleb Goodie’s 24 grabs (on 48 targets) have netted him 417 yards (46.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Jalen Hunt has 3.5 sacks to pace the team, and also has 4.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Cincinnati’s tackle leader, Jake Golday, has 85 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks this year.
• Christian Harrison has a team-leading one interception to go along with 46 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one pass defended.