TCU welcomes SMU in the highly anticipated culmination of the historical 'Skillet' competition
SMU and TCU Set to Renew Rivalry in "Battle for the Iron Skillet"
The South Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs and TCU Horned Frogs are set to renew their storied rivalry on Saturday, as they square off in the "Battle for the Iron Skillet" in Fort Worth, Texas.
The series, which began in 1915 and has been played in all but seven years since, has been a hotly contested affair. Last year, SMU emerged victorious, and they currently hold a 2-1 advantage in the 2025 season.
However, TCU has chosen to play this Saturday without the intention of securing more home games, as they look to build on their 2-0 record. Last weekend, they claimed a 42-21 win over Abilene Christian.
SMU, on the other hand, is coming off a hard-fought 28-10 victory at Missouri State, where they overcame a 10-0 deficit. The team has been hit with a rash of injuries this season, but no specific updates have been given on the return of any of SMU's injured players.
Coach Rhett Lashlee believes his team has potential and emphasized the importance of playing with intensity, toughness, and togetherness in rivalry games. He stated that if SMU plays good football, they will give themselves a chance to win. Lashlee also mentioned playing on the road against a good football team as a challenging aspect.
In terms of personnel, TCU could be without leading rusher Kevorian Barnes due to a lower-body injury. His status for the game against SMU is uncertain as of Tuesday. For SMU, 42 of their 85 players are new this season.
The current head coach of TCU football is Sonny Dykes, who is entering his fourth year in this role. Lashlee, meanwhile, remains optimistic about his team's chances, stating that they need to work hard to reach their potential.
Baylor knocked SMU out of the Top 25 the week before with a 48-45 double-overtime victory. Despite this setback, the Mustangs will be looking to make a statement in this year's "Battle for the Iron Skillet."
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