BYU vs TCU head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 5, Saturday, October 3, 2026.
The Breakdown
TCU's 66 composite edges #15 BYU's 62, driven by Jaden Craig's 4★ and three-year jump on Bear Bachmeier.
When BYU has the ball: A 2.8★ offensive line, averaging 3.6 years, must handle TCU's 3.3★ defensive line led by Markis Deal.
When TCU has the ball: Jeremy Payne's 4★ running gives an edge over BYU's 3.3★ linebackers, though Cade Uluave brings three years.
Swing factor: Jaden Craig arrives as a 4★ transfer with three years; Bear Bachmeier has 3★ and one.
X-factor: First October Saturday in Fort Worth: BYU's Week 5 road trip into a loud TCU crowd.