TCU head coach Gary Patterson has worked wonders since taking over the program in 2000. Consider Patterson produced six conference championships. And is a two-time National Coach of the Year, among countless other accolades. Additionally, Patterson made six final rankings of the top-10. TCU was a near miss for the college football playoff in 2014. From 2002 through 2017, Patterson produced 11 double-digit win College Football betting seasons. But starting in the 2018 season, Patterson’s Horned Frogs began to slow down. TCU went 7-6, 5-7, and 6-4 in the past three campaigns. But 2021 may be a breakthrough.
California Golden Bears vs. TCU Horned Frogs NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 11, 2021, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Amon G Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas |
| Cal at TCU TV Coverage: | ESPNU |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| California | +11½ (-110) | 48 (-110) | +340 |  |
| TCU | -11½ (-110) | 48 (-110) | -425 | |
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California Golden Bears at TCU Horned Frogs SBG Odds Overview
Following last week’s sportsbook flop, gamblers want nothing to do with Cal. TCU feeds into that with their impressive opener.
California Golden Bears Team Overview
California is coming off a 22-17 home loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack as 3-point home favorites. At the same time, the game went under the total of 52.5. Carson Strong lit up the Cal defense for 312 yards and two touchdowns. Of course, Strong grew up about an hour away from Memorial Stadium. He attended Cal games and camps growing up. Following a knee injury his senior year in high school, the Bears didn’t recruit him. Now he is a star at Nevada.
Previously, the Bears had been 9-0 in regular-season non-conference games under coach Justin Wilcox. Cal quarterback Chase Garbers struggled to move the team, throwing for just 177 yards on 38 attempts. Also, he threw an interception late in the fourth quarter.
TCU Horned Frogs Team Overview
TCU is coming off a 45-3 home win over Duquesne as 42-point favorites. Additionally, the game went under the total of 54.5. Star quarterback Max Duggan threw for a touchdown. Further, he was one of four TCU players with a rushing score.
The coaches agreed to play 12-minute quarters after halftime. Cause by the Horned Frogs leading 35-0 in their first meeting with the FCS school. Duggan didn’t play in the second half. In sum, the junior and third-year starter was 14 of 19 for 207 yards. It was the perfect tune-up for the Horned Frogs.
California Golden Bears at TCU Horned Frogs vs. The Line
- On the road, Cal is 69% against the spread
- In non-conference games, the Golden Bears are 43% on the board
- As an underdog, Cal is 64% vs. the odds
- In away games, Cal is 72% under the total
- In non-conference games, the Golden Bears are 63% under the total
- As an underdog, Cal is 73% under the total
- TCU is 38% against the spread in home games
- In non-conference action, the Horned Frogs are 62% over the total
- As a favorite, TCU is 42% on the board
- At home, TCU is 50% over and under
- As a favorite, the Horned Frogs are 57% to the under
- In non-conference games, TCU is 50% over and under
- TCU won and covered its only previous meeting against Cal
- TCU and Cal went under the total in their last meeting
California Golden Bears at TCU Horned Frogs SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, Cal should be a demoralized College Football Betting choice. Counter to that is a confident TCU team with momentum.
Cal at TCU SBG Best Bet: TCU Horned Frogs.