TCU vs. SMU preview: Kickoff time, TV, odds and more

The “Iron Skillet” matchup between TCU and SMU hasn’t been much of a battle in the Gary Patterson era.

TCU has dominated, winning 14 of 16 games under Patterson. The Frogs got off to a slow start last season before rolling to a 56-36 victory over the Mustangs.

TCU is coming off an impressive season opener, defeating Southern 55-7. SMU, meanwhile, isn’t off to a great start in the Sonny Dykes era with a season-opening 46-23 loss to North Texas.

Patterson and the Frogs aren’t overlooking SMU, though. Dykes spent last season on Patterson’s staff as an offensive analyst, and the Mustangs showed promise late in their opener.

“We look forward to seeing a lot different SMU team,” Patterson said. “I think they were a little flat and you’ve got to give North Texas credit because they’re a good football team.”

The 98th meeting takes place Friday night. Here’s all the information you need before the game.

Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday (Central time)

TV: ESPN2 (Clay Matvick, Dan Orlovsky, Paul Carcaterra)

Stadium: Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Dallas (32,000)

Radio: WBAP 820 AM, KTCU 88.7 FM, SiriusXM 84 (Brian Estridge, John Denton, Landry Burdine); KFZO 99.1 FM (Spanish with Miguel Cruz, Elvis Gallegos)

▪ Fans can also download the TuneIn Radio app to listen on mobile phones.

Vegas line: TCU favored by 22 1/2 points. Over/under 58 1/2.

Series Record: TCU leads 50-40-7

Last Meeting: TCU won 56-36 in 2017

He said it: “Every time we go there or they come here it’s a battle. They give us their best shot and we give them our best shot. It’s always a fun game to be a part of.” – TCU WR TreVontae Hights