TCU vs. Kansas State: Big 12 Championship Game pick, prediction

TCU and first-year head coach Sonny Dykes are going to play in the Big 12 Championship Game on Saturday. TCU finished the regular season undefeated. Kansas State is a formidable foe, boasting the league's top scoring defense and a productive rushing offense.

TCU and Kansas State are going for the Big 12 Championship Game.

TCU is 2.5 points behind Kansas State in the Big 12 Championship Game.

TCU and Kansas State are playing in the Big 12 Championship Game. TCU has a 53.9 percent chance to win the game. Kansas state has 46.1 percent shot to pull off the upset.

TCU has struggled with slow starts all season. It kept it out of the top four rankings. The team has won some close games this season, most notably against Kansas State.

Will Howard has played well in place of starter Adrian Martinez for K-State. Deuce Vaughn is one of college football's most electric playmakers. Malik Knowles is a key outlet for Howard.

Max Duggan is the Big 12's leading passer with over 3,000 yards, 29 touchdowns and 3 picks. He's working with a stellar supporting cast including Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis and Taye Barber. The Horned Frogs' running back Kendre Miller is 1st nationally with 6.76 yards per carry.

TCU is 1st team since 1975 to win 7 straight games by 10 or fewer points. TCU has 5 wins over ranked teams. Kansas State is first in Big 12 scoring 40.2 points per game in its last 5 games.

Kansas State has a chance to win the Big 12 Championship Game against TCU. The Wildcats have won six games by more than 10 points. Kansas State is second in the league in scoring defense, second on rushing and second with a turnover margin. TCU is posting almost 199 per game rushing.