TCU at Baylor Week 7 College Football Matchup TCU at Baylor Matchup - Week 7
Sat, Oct 17 2026 · Week 7 · 🏟 McLane Stadium Waco, TX · Turf · 45,140 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
TCU
30
Baylor
27
P&R Line TCU -2.5
P&R Total O/U 57
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
TCU has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor TCU entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
TCU wins
Lean
Game Control
75.9%
TCU wins
Solid
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → TCU · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Baylor Coming off BYE 🛋 TCU Coming off BYE
TCU 2026 Schedule
TCU's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29TCU vs North Carolina-7.550.5
Sat 9/12TCU vs Grambling-29
Sat 9/19TCU vs Arkansas State-23.5
Sat 9/26TCU at UCF-3.5
Sat 10/3TCU vs BYU+3
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17TCU at Baylor-2.5
Sat 10/24TCU vs West Virginia-12.5
Sat 10/31TCU vs Kansas-8
Sat 11/7TCU at Arizona+6
Sat 11/14TCU vs Kansas State-3.5
Sat 11/21TCU vs Utah-0
Sat 11/28TCU at Texas Tech+22.5
Baylor 2026 Schedule
Baylor's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Baylor vs Auburn+7.558.5
Sat 9/12Baylor vs Prairie View A&M-26
Sat 9/19Baylor vs Louisiana Tech-8
Sat 9/26Baylor vs Colorado-9
Sat 10/3Baylor at Arizona State+5.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/17Baylor vs TCU+2.5
Sat 10/24Baylor at Kansas+2
Sat 10/31Baylor at UCF+1.5
Sat 11/7Baylor vs Iowa State+2
Sat 11/14Baylor at BYU+13
Sat 11/21Baylor vs Texas Tech+22.5
Sat 11/28Baylor at Houston+8
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
TCU PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ TCU
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ TCU
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ TCU
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
TCU #36
+0.395
Baylor #49
+0.345
TCU Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
TCU #20
+0.665
Baylor #67
+0.550
TCU Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
TCU #86
0.149
Baylor #126
0.123
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
TCU Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
TCU #34
+8.435
Baylor #69
+7.182
TCU Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
TCU #48
+0.886
Baylor #39
+0.853
TCU Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
TCU #48
70.0
Baylor #82
71.5
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
TCU Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
TCU Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
TCU #36
6.6
Baylor #53
3.6
Offense Rating
TCU #43
17.9
Baylor #58
16.6
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
TCU #34
11.3
Baylor #49
13.1
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? TCU Edge
Avg sequences created per game
TCU #36
1.08
Baylor #97
0.55
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
TCU #33
0.75
Baylor #65
1.00
TCU +0.54
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? TCU Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
TCU #14
54.1
Baylor #104
32.9
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
TCU #27
28.4
Baylor #102
49.5
TCU +21.2
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 75.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
TCU
Sonny Dykes #35
36–17 (68%) · Yr 5 at school
OC Gordon Sammis Yr 1 #23
DC Andy Avalos Yr 3 #57
Staff Rating
3.22 #32
Baylor
Dave Aranda #100
36–37 (49%) · Yr 7 at school
OC Jake Spavital Yr 3 #48
DC Joe Klanderman Yr 1 #25
Staff Rating
2.84 #58
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself