May 8, 2026

TCU vs. Ohio State isn't the only game this weekend with College Football Playoff implications

Chuck Carlton, Big 12 beat writer for SportsDayDFW.com and The Dallas Morning News, answered questions about the league during a recent live chat. Here are some highlights: Big-time national exposure coming for TCU this weekend. What will the country learn about these Horned Frogs vs. Ohio State?Carlton: A whole lot of eyeballs will be focused on AT&T Stadium, with many of them probably expecting a semi-easy Ohio State win, even without Urban Meyer on the sideline. Vegas opened with the Buckeyes as nearly two touchdown favorites. TCU is in a great situation to prove a few things even by keeping the game close against the nation’s No. 4 team — and Ohio State may be even better than that. For all the focus on the Ohio State offense, TCU ranks sixth nationally in defense. Don’t expect the Horned Frogs to give up 60 points. And it’s a great opportunity for Shawn…

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