TCU vs. Boise State: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Radio, Game Time and More

TCU will try to stop No. 5-ranked Boise State from doing what the Horned Frogs did last season, and that's going undefeated while making it to a BCS bowl game.

The Horned Frogs went 13-0 last season and finished their perfect season with a Rose Bowl win over Wisconsin.

The Broncos are hoping to reach the BCS title game this season, but that has little of chance of happening.

What Boise State must do is take care of Mountain West Conference play, and their most difficult opponent remaining is TCU on Saturday.

Let's look at everything you need to know about this must-watch matchup.

Where: Bronco Stadium; Boise, Idaho

When: Saturday, Nov. 12 at 3:30 p.m. EST

Watch: Versus

Listen: For Broncos feed, KBOI 670AM; for Horned Frogs stations, click here.

Betting Line: Boise State by 14.5 (via USA Today)

Boise's high-powered offense is averaging 43.9 points per game this season, and there is no reason to think they cannot hit that mark against TCU. 

The Horned Frogs' defense is pretty good, but the Broncos should be able to cover the spread with quarterback Kellen Moore leading one of the nation's best passing offenses.

Key Storyline:

Like every week, the big issue for the Broncos is can they make a BCS bowl or a BCS title game appearance? Since Alabama stayed ahead of Boise State in the current BCS standings after losing to LSU, it's clear Boise needs a lot of help to get into the title game.

TCU is one of the better teams Boise will face all season, and the Broncos must run up the score to show their dominance and impress poll voters.

Who Might Not Play for Boise State:

Dan Paul (fullback) is battling a groin injury and is questionable for Saturday's game against TCU. He has missed six consecutive games with the injury.

Who Might Not Play for TCU:

Tekerrein Cuba (safety) is questionable for Saturday's game against Boise State with a leg injury.

BCS/Top 25 Implications:

A loss would destroy Boise State's chances of making a BCS bowl game, so this game is of the highest importance. This is also one of their last quality opponents of the season, so even a small victory won't do. The Broncos need a major win against a good TCU defense.

TCU could have a great chance to receive enough votes to sneak into the Top 25 with a major upset win against the Broncos. The BCS is of no concern to them, however.

What They're Saying:

Boise State head coach Chris Peterson talked about the importance of this game in a recent ESPN article:

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"'It's a big game for us without question,' coach Chris Petersen said. 'Probably the best team we've seen so far.'"

 

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Boise State Player To Watch:

Quarterback Kellen Moore is a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate, but he must play well against a talented TCU defense to impress Heisman voters. He won't have a better opportunity this season to impress voters than Saturday's game against TCU.

TCU Player To Watch:

Quarterback Casey Pachall must lead the Horned Frogs' offense on Saturday in a game that will go a long way in determining which bowl game TCU will be invited to.

Pachall has a major opportunity to shine in front of a national television audience and shock the nation with a possible upset.

Key Matchup:

Moore must not be sacked in this game, because the Boise passing offense is their best plan of attack.

The Broncos' offensive line has to win the battle at the line of scrimmage against the TCU defensive line to protect Moore so he can add to his stellar passing stats.

On the Hot Seat:

The entire Broncos team is on the hot seat.

The goal for the football program is to compete for a BCS bowl, even the BCS title. A loss to TCU would destroy those hopes. The stakes are high for the Broncos, and it will be interesting to see how they respond to this kind of pressure against a good TCU team.

Prediction: Boise State 41, TCU 24

The Broncos' offense is too good to not put up close to their average number of points scored (43.9), and they will overcome the pressure of keeping their undefeated season alive with a big-time win against TCU on Saturday.