TCU vs Arizona State Picks and Predictions for Friday, September 26, 2025
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The TCU Horned Frogs visit Mountain America Stadium to face the Arizona State Sun Devils on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET on FOX. TCU is 3–0 after a 35–24 win over SMU. Arizona State is 3–1 after a 27–24 win at Baylor. Score big with our free college football previews.
TCU Preview
Quarterback Josh Hoover is off to a strong start: 1,000 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, with a 70-yard long pass. Eric McAlister (13 receptions, 320 yards, 3 TDs) stretches defenses, Jordan Dwyer (17 receptions, 257 yards, 2 TDS) helps move the chains, and tight end DJ Rogers has excellent hands. The run game averages 5.2 yards per carry behind Kevorian Barnes (156 yards) and Trent Battle (108 yards, 2 TDs). TCU has only allowed two sacks.
On defense, safety Jamel Johnson sets the tone with 20 tackles and 2 interceptions (56 return yards). The Horned Frogs have 8 sacks from several players, including Ansel Din-Mbuh (1.5). That pressure, plus an active secondary, has limited big plays and given the offense short fields.
Arizona State Preview
Quarterback Sam Leavitt can hurt teams with both his arm and legs, passing for 748 yards, 6 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, plus rushing for 219 yards and 4 rushing scores. Raleek Brown leads the backfield (372 yards, 2 TDs) and Kyson Brown has 156 yards. In the passing game, Jordyn Tyson has been the top option (31 receptions, 357 yards, 5 TDs), while Chamon Metayer (13 receptions, 135 yards, 1 TD) has also performed well.
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The Sun Devils get after the passer. Arizona State has 13 sacks, led by Clayton Smith (3). Jordan Crook (33 tackles) and Keyshaun Elliott (30) are the leading tacklers, and the unit has Anthonie Cooper (1 INT), who performs well in the secondary. Jesus Gomez has hit 9 of 10 field goals.
TCU vs Arizona State Prediction
Both teams can score, but TCU has the better passing game and more downfield targets. Arizona State’s ground game and Leavitt’s scrambling will keep this tight, but TCU’s pass protection and turnover advantage point to a close road win. Final Score Prediction: TCU Horned Frogs win and cover ATS 27-24.
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- TCU Horned Frogs +2.5
