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Before I put the beat down of Utah completely to bed and start focusing on San Diego State, I would like to point out why the Frogs crushed the Utes the way they did. If you remember last week I posted keys for a TCU victory, and I would like to revisit those.

- TCU takes the crowd out of it early. Rice-Eccles Stadium is a tough place to play and if TCU can get up early, it will take the Utah crowd right out of the game.

The Frogs jumped on Utah early putting up 20 points in the 1^st quarter and never looking back. The crowd was never a factor. The 93 yard touchdown pass from Dalton to Boyce on the third possession pretty much shut them up for good.

- Get Jeremy Kerley the ball. Kerley was hurt for the 2008 game in Utah and it was big void for the Frogs. TCU needs to get the ball in his hands early and often. Kerley possesses the greatest big play threat, and TCU has to get him involved.

TCU did in fact get Kerley going early. The first play of the game was a pass to Jeremy Kerley for 9 yards. The seventh play of the game was a 6 yard pass to Kerley. He also threw for a touchdown in the first quarter.

- Run the ball and control the clock. TCU has had a tendency to get away from the run in some games, and that doesn’t need to happen in Salt Lake City. The Frogs need to put an emphasis on the running game and keep the Utah offense off the field. The Horned Frogs are 49-2 in their last 51 games when leading in time of possession.

TCU out-gained Utah 177-51 in rushing yards. The Frogs almost doubled the Utes in time of possession winning that battle 39:06 to 20:54.

- Andy Dalton protects the ball. If Dalton plays a clean game with no turnovers, I don’t think there is any way Utah wins. Period.

Andy Dalton was nearly perfect and had a career day. Dalton was 21-of-26 for 355 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions.

It’s now time to look forward to San Diego State and the last game at the current Amon G. Carter Stadium. This is also our last chance to send this senior class out on a high note. I expect the atmosphere to be electric.

TCU is 10-0 for the second straight season as they dismantled Utah 47-7 in Salt Lake City ending the Utes 21 game home winning streak. The Frogs have won 24 of their last 25 games and made a huge statement to the country that they are the most complete team in college football. TCU just took one giant step towards the Mountain West Conference Championship, a BCS bowl game, and a possible shot at the National Championship. Let’s break this one down.

- Andy Dalton was amazing. Dalton completed 21-of-26 passes for a career-high 355 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. In 2008, Andy struggled in Utah throwing 2 interceptions, but he exercised those demons and was basically flawless on Saturday.

- Josh Boyce, Josh Boyce, Josh Boyce. You might as well get used to saying it because if he is performing like this as a redshirt freshman, he is going to be ridiculous as a senior. Boyce had 3 receptions for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns. That was Boyce’s second 100-yard receiving game of the season, and his 93-yard touchdown reception from Andy Dalton is the third-longest play in TCU history.

- It is crazy to think about, but you might be watching the greatest TCU defense of ALL-TIME! The Frogs limited Utah to only 199 yards of total offense and remain the only team in the nation to not allow an opponent to reach 200 yards in the air in a game this season. This defensive unit is only allowing 8.5 points per game this season. Look up dominant defense in the dictionary and you will see a picture of TCU. They are that legit.

- TCU held their opponent to single digits in scoring for the seventh time in 10 games this season.

- The Frogs improved to 70-2 under head coach Gary Patterson when allowing 17 points or less.

I would like to borrow a line from the Texas Rangers and just let everyone know that this boat is indeed for real. TCU can play with anyone in the country and if you don’t think so then you haven’t been watching the games. The Frogs have one game left at the current Amon G. Carter Stadium and we have to do it up big for this departing senior class. The San Diego State Aztecs come to town on Saturday and I expect a packed house. It sure is a great time to be a TCU fan.

GO FROGS!!!

The biggest game of the college football season to date is this afternoon as #3 TCU journeys into Salt Lake City to take on #5 Utah. Time for predictions.

TCU over Utah 27-17

Offensive Player of the Game: Jeremy Kerley

Defensive Player of the Game: Tejay Johnson

The game of the week on the college football slate is #3 TCU visiting #5 Utah on Saturday afternoon. It will be a very intense game and it could go either way if the teams follow my keys to victory.

Utah beats TCU if…

- The Utah offensive line controls the line of scrimmage. Everyone knows how fast and physical the TCU defense is. If the Utes o-line can control the TCU front seven, it will create open running and passing lanes.

- Jordan Wynn stays off the ground. If the TCU defense gets to Wynn early, it could rattle him. Last year in Ft. Worth was a nightmare for Wynn. Utah can’t afford to have that happen this time around.

- The Utah defense causes turnovers. I believe the Utes defense will have to cause at least one turnover, maybe two to win this game.

- Make Andy Dalton beat you. Some teams have had success with this (Boise) other teams haven’t (BYU). If you can shut down the run and have good coverage on the receivers, you can force Dalton into bad decisions. If you don’t have the secondary to shut down the pass, Dalton can torch you.

TCU beats Utah if…

- TCU takes the crowd out of it early. Rice-Eccles Stadium is a tough place to play and if TCU can get up early, it will take the Utah crowd right out of the game.

- Get Jeremy Kerley the ball. Kerley was hurt for the 2008 game in Utah and it was big void for the Frogs. TCU needs to get the ball in his hands early and often. Kerley possesses the greatest big play threat, and TCU has to get him involved.

- Run the ball and control the clock. TCU has had a tendency to get away from the run in some games, and that doesn’t need to happen in Salt Lake City. The Frogs need to put an emphasis on the running game and keep the Utah offense off the field. The Horned Frogs are 49-2 in their last 51 games when leading in time of possession.

- Andy Dalton protects the ball. If Dalton plays a clean game with no turnovers, I don’t think there is any way Utah wins. Period.

- The TCU defense pressures Jordan Wynn. The Frogs need to attack and attack some more. Sack him, knock him down, and get in his face. Do whatever you can to rattle his confidence.

#3 TCU @ #5 Utah, Saturday at 2:30 PM CST on CBS-College

It will be in Salt Lake City for TCU/Utah next Saturday. It goes down!!!

This was recently “tweeted” by ESPN’s Chris Fowler. Utah held on to beat Air Force and as long as TCU holds on to their current 28-6 lead over UNLV, we will see ESPN’s College Gameday in Utah on the 6^th for TCU/Utah.