Three Keys to Victory
Run the football
It has been repetitive on all three keys, but it is vital to the Frogs’ success. The rushing attack sets the tone for the TCU offense, and generally dictates how successful the team can be through the air.

The team also needs its duo of Lonta Hobbs and Ricky Madison to gain yards to keep the explosive East Carolina offense off the field. The best defense is a good offense.

Contain brown
Once again, the Frogs’ No. 1 ranked rushing defense will be called upon to stop another talented running back, Art Brown. The junior is 31 yards away from the 1,000-yard plateau, and is second on the team in receptions with 26. Erasing him from the offense would take the Pirates out of their normal flow, and allow the TCU defense to do its thing.

Brown isn’t quarterback Paul Troth’s only option passing, as ECU spreads out the ball. However Brown remains a focal point, and must be neutralized.

Kicking Duel
Frog junior Nick Browne has been a staple of consistency for most of the season. However Browne shorted two field goals of 47 and 48 yards against Tulane, granted they were into a strong headwind.

Now he will have the chance to kick against another talented kicker, the Pirates’ Kevin Miller. If Browne can come up big when the Frogs need him, it could be the deciding factor.