Friday Links O' War: October 3, 2014

Is Oklahoma-TCU or Baylor-Texas more likely to be an upset? | SB Nation

To both casual observers and those more statistically inclined, the Big 12 hierarchy through one month seems clear: there's No. 4 Oklahoma, then there's No. 7 Baylor, then there's everybody else.

Big 12 unbeatens: No. 4 Oklahoma at No. 25 TCU | Fox Sports

TCU coach Gary Patterson can't forget the big plays, the ones against his team in those close Big 12 losses to Oklahoma.

Prediction: Defensive dominance key in Oklahoma-TCU showdown | Dallas Morning News

Conference championship and College Football Playoff hopes are still very real for both of these teams entering this one.

TCU has chance for credibility-building win | ESPN

Saturday in Fort Worth against fourth-ranked Oklahoma, TCU has a grand chance to establish its credibility in its new conference.

Boykin seeing big picture, Patterson says | Fort Worth Star Telegram

Three games into being a full-time quarterback, TCU’s Trevone Boykin has learned another part of the position — seeing the big picture.

TCU cornerback is past personal problems, refocusing on potential | Fort Worth Star Telegram

Now he begins again his quest to be TCU’s top cornerback as the team opens Big 12 play Saturday against No. 4 Oklahoma and its dazzling receiver, Sterling Shepard.

TCU will see if new offense 'comes to fruition' with Oklahoma in town | Dallas Morning News

In reality, No. 25 TCU would probably still be 3-0 this season had it not made its move to the up-tempo Spread — although the offensive numbers would probably be less. No. 4 Oklahoma (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) represents a proving ground for the offense, for the scheme of co-coordinators Doug Meacham and Sonny Cumbie and for the maturity and development of quarterback Trevone Boykin.

Tomlinson's Legacy Lingers at TCU | GoFrogs.com

It's been nearly 15 years since LaDainian Tomlinson took a snap for the Horned Frogs, but the effects of his storied career still loom large and are still being felt.