Game Preview 2012: TCU


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Fan Essentials

Game Nuggets

  • The UVa-TCU series is tied 1-1. The Hoos won the 1994 Independence Bowl, 20-10, over the Horned Frogs. TCU won in Charlottesville in 2009, 30-14.
  • Virginia makes its third trip ever to the state of Texas for a game. The Cavaliers lost to the Texas Longhorns in 1977 and 1995 in the Lone Star State.
  • TCU has won 27 of its last 28 home games. The program is 57-7 under coach Gary
    Patterson in Amon G. Carter Stadium. Since 1999, TCU is 68-7 in its last 75 home games.
  • Over the last 17 home dates, TCU has allowed just 22 touchdowns and outscored its opponents 793-194 (average margin of 47-11).
  • UVa sophomore receiver Darius Jennings has made 13 catches this season. Five of those catches have resulted in a first down while in a third down situation.

Storyline

Darius Jennings

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