Key Matchup
Jamal Powell, C vs. Brandon Kennedy, DT

Matchup: With sophomore Chase Johnson injured, senior Jamal Powell moves back to his natural position at center.

He faces the task of blocking North Texas junior Brandon Kennedy, a unanimous selection to the first team all-Sun Belt Conference. Kennedy is North Texas’s team leader in tackles for loss with four. His 5-foot-11-inch 315 pound girth allows his teammates to rush into the backfield because he draws double teams.

Effect on the game: If Powell is able to single team Kennedy and push him off the line, the Frog running backs will have holes up the middle to run. However, if Kennedy manages a defensive surge after each snap, TCU will have difficulties getting good runs between the tackles.

— Jay Zuckerman