Iowa State football vs. TCU: TV, live stream, point spread, predictions

Cyclones take on unbeaten Horned Frogs in regular-season finale

The Gazette

Nov. 26, 2022 1:04 am

Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers gets set for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

The Iowa State Cyclones (4-7, 1-7 Big 12) will try to be spoilers against the fourth-ranked, College Football Playoff-contending TCU Horned Frogs (11-0, 8-0) in Big 12 football Saturday.

Here are our predictions, plus viewing information and complete pregame coverage.

Iowa State vs. TCU predictions

Line — TCU -9.5

Mike Hlas — Best Thanksgiving ever Thursday. Sure, there were the usual harsh criticisms about my toupee, and Uncle Earl really ticked everyone off when he wouldn’t share his double chocolate weed brownies. But the gravy was terrific, and you know how tricky gravy can be. TCU 35, Iowa State 7

John Steppe — On this Thanksgiving weekend, I’m thankful for having a better pick ’ems record than Brommelkamp. Oh yeah, and for family and friends. TCU 31, Iowa State 17

Jeff Johnson — While I’m at it, not a fan of cranberry sauce, either. TCU 20, Iowa State 14

Rob Gray — It would arguably be better for the Cyclones to lose this game because of money and the Horned Frogs’ presumed inclusion in the College Football Playoff. But there’s not a single ISU player who doesn’t want to win. That won’t matter Saturday. TCU 23, Iowa State 17

Beth Malicki — Speaking of comfy clothing, I aim to only wear elastic-waisted pants and soft sweatshirts this weekend. In other words, I’m acting like it’s any other weekend of the year. TCU 31, Iowa State 24

Todd Brommelkamp — What are the odds TCU would get a bye the week before the Big 12 title game? TCU 37, Iowa State 10