TCU vs. Stanford football: Predictions, odds and how to watch Friday
The college football season begins in earnest with Week 1 of competition throughout the weekend. Since the NFL schedule doesn't start until next week, there are college football games every day from Thursday to Monday to begin this season.
After a loaded evening slate of games on Thursday, there are six more games on Friday ahead of a full day of college football action on Saturday. Closing out Friday's group of games is a matchup between 2022 national championship runners-up TCU and ACC newcomers Stanford.
The Horned Frogs-Cardinal clash is the fourth such matchup between the two teams, all of which have happened since 2007. TCU has won all three previous matchups, the most recent of which was a 39-37 win in the Alamo Bowl in 2017.
Here's everything to know about the TCU vs. Stanford college football game on Friday night:
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VSiN: Take the points for Stanford (+9.5)
Adam Burke writes: "A clean slate is probably better with a new DC, so maybe it isn’t a bad thing that the Horned Frogs only had a handful of defensive starters back, but I don’t see enough efficiency on both sides of the ball for TCU to win by double digits here."
Covers.com: Lay the points for TCU (-9.5) and take the over (at 60.5)
JD Yonke writes: "The Cardinal will be more competitive, but that doesn't mean they're ready to upset a vastly more talented team that is also well-coached on both sides of the ball."
Sports Illustrated: Take the over
Reed Wallach writes: "I'm not sure I can trust either defense yet, while both offenses have a pretty high floor."
Winners and Whiners: Lay the points for TCU (at -9)
Mark Ruelle writes: "TCU beefed up its defensive line and that should also help them to force Stanford into being one-dimensional and throw the all early and often. Stanford finished 0-7 at home last year in Taylor's first season and they will remain winless at home in his tenure after Friday night."
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TCU vs. Stanford odds, lines:
The TCU Horned Frogs are favorites to defeat Stanford in Sunday's college football matchup, according to the BetMGM college football odds. Looking to wager? Check out the top college football betting apps in 2024 offering the top NCAA football betting promos and bonuses in 2024.
Odds as of Thursday morning.
- Spread: TCU (-9.5)
- Moneylines: TCU (-350); Stanford (+260)
- Over/under: 59.5
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How to watch TCU vs. Stanford:
- Date: Friday, Aug. 30
- Where: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo; Sling TV
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