BYU game day

TCU (5-4, 2-3) at BYU (6-2, 4-0)

Haze and clouds with a high around 60 and a low of 38.

Today, 7 p.m. — LaVell Edwards Stadium (64,045/grass) — Provo

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TV: Versus (DirecTV Ch. 603, Dish Network Ch. 151, Comcast Ch. 34)

Radio: 1160AM, 102.7FM

PLAYER TO WATCH

TOMMY BLAKE, defensive end: The MWC's preseason player of the year missed most of the season due to an undisclosed medical problem, but this pass rusher is back and out to make up for lost time.

KEY MATCHUP

BYU OFFENSIVE LINE vs. TCU'S DEFENSIVE FRONT: The Horned Frogs will bring different looks and pressure schemes at Cougar QB Max Hall, who has been prone to turnovers when protection has broken down.

THE STAKES

For TCU ... The Frogs need another win to be bowl-eligible. They can get it today in Provo, at home against UNLV or on the road against San Diego State.

For BYU ... The Cougars have a 12-game MWC win streak on the line, and a win would set up BYU for a run at another undefeated league championship with games against Wyoming, Utah and San Diego State remaining.

THE TRENDS

For TCU ... After league losses to Air Force, Wyoming and Utah, the Frogs stunned the league with a convincing 37-0 thrashing of New Mexico in Fort Worth last week.

For BYU ... The Cougars are looking to notch their sixth straight win this season and extend their league-record win streak to 13 games. A win at home would be the 11th in a row.

THE EDGE

TCU will win if ... the Frogs can force numerous turnovers from the Cougars, allowing short-field scores so TCU's offense won't have to risk turnovers of its own.

BYU will win if ... the Cougars stop TCU's run game, contain speed on special teams and force the Frogs to put the ball in the air.

SCHEDULE

Date . . . . . Opponent . . . . . Result/Time (TV)

Sept. 1 . . . . . Arizona . . . . . W, 20-7

Sept. 8 . . . . . at UCLA . . . . . L, 27-17