TCU vs. Colorado Football Prediction and Preview

Sonny Dykes took over the TCU football team. He is following in the footsteps of Gary Patterson. Colorado Buffaloes are rebuilding after a disappointing season. They are picked to finish last in Pac-12. TCU is expected to win the Big 12. Colorado plays TCU in their season opener on Friday night at Folsom Field in Boulder. The game is a warm-up for the new season for Karl Dorrell.

Max Duggan is the incumbent starter at quarterback for TCU. Chandler Morris and Sam Jackson are also experienced. The team will use all three quarterbacks in games. It will be a running back-by-committee approach with Emari Demercado, Emani Bailey, Kendre Miller, and Trent Battle. Colorado has an inexperienced secondary. Steve Avila is anchoring a solid offensive line. Colorado's offensive lineman is on multiple award watch lists.

Colorado's offense was abysmal last season, scoring 18.8 points per game and moving the ball poorly. Coach Dorrell brought in a new offensive coordinator and hired several new assistants. The team's leading receiver was Brady Russell, and the team with the most passing yards last year was the Colorado Buffaloes. TCU's defense was terrible last term, but the Horned Frogs are expected to improve this season. They are anchored by senior linebacker Dee Winters. Colorado is looking to win the Big 12 title.

TCU is the team to beat in the new season. Coach Dykes has a good record at SMU. Colorado is a team that finished with a 4-win record last season, but Dorrell is confident.

TCU and Colorado are playing each other on Saturday. Todd Saelhof predicts TCU will win 45-23.