Big 12 football Week 3 picks & predictions: Struggling teams bounce back

STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 1: The Big 12 logo is attached to the end zone pylon during a game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Central Michigan Chippewas at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 1, 2022 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. OSU won 58-44. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
STILLWATER, OK - SEPTEMBER 1: The Big 12 logo is attached to the end zone pylon during a game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Central Michigan Chippewas at Boone Pickens Stadium on September 1, 2022 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. OSU won 58-44. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
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Sep 2, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Dylan Wright (16) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 2, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Dylan Wright (16) celebrates scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

TCU Horned Frogs (1-1) at Houston Cougars (1-1)

Saturday, 7:00 p.m. CT, FOX

The first game of conference play might not be too competitive. Houston was down 28-0 at one point to Rice last week. That should tell you all you need to know about their team and defense. The Cougars’ offense is potent enough to put some points on the board, but I give them virtually no chance to beat TCU.

Final Score Prediction: 48-27, TCU

Big 12 Football Record: 11-2