To bring a different perspective of LSU’s opponent, The Daily Reveille teamed up with sports editor Tori Cummings and football beat writer Matt Jennings from TCU’s student newspaper, TCU 360, to get their thoughts on the upcoming matchup:
TCU coach Gary Patterson won’t name a quarterback before the game. Who can LSU expect to see under center and how is that competition developing?
Jennings: That’s true. Patterson won’t name a starter. He hasn’t even told his wife.
However Casey Pachall is more than likely going to start. He has more experience than his competitor, Trevone Boykin, and with a 15-2 record as a starter, he’s got the second-highest winning percentage for a quarterback in program history.
With all that being said, the Tigers need to be prepared for Boykin as well.
How big of a loss is defensive end Devonte Fields to the TCU
defense?
Cummings: Devonte Fields is a huge loss for the defense because his mere presence forces offenses to make a separate game plan just for him.
He consistently drew double teams last season and still finished No. 1 in the Big 12 with 1.42 tackles for loss per game. 
His replacement will most likely be junior Matt Anderson who has not played since his freshman year in 2010 when he appeared in eight games. 
TCU started 16 true freshmen last season. How have the underclassmen developed from last year and who’s stood out so far?
Jennings: The underclassmen experienced a trial by fire last season. 
Due to injuries and other circumstances, Patterson was forced to play a number of players before he would have liked. But they all showed flashes of talent last season, and some are in a great position to contribute.
Running back B.J. Catalon was forced into action as a freshman after injuries to two other running backs, and he didn’t disappoint.
He led the team in rushing yards last season despite starting only two games, and he’s poised for a breakout season now that he will see even more playing time.
Prediction for the game?
Cummings: I see it being a very close game regardless of whether Boykin or Pachall is the Frogs’ quarterback. 
Both teams are strong in all facets of the game, so it will probably come down to who turns the ball over more, and who takes advantage of those turnovers.
Jennings: In my eyes, it all depends on the play of Zach Mettenberger. 
If he plays like he did against Alabama last season and forces TCU to respect the passing game, LSU will have a much easier time running the ball and will wear TCU down. 
However, I don’t see that happening. I think TCU’s defense forces him to make mistakes and turn the ball over, and TCU wins an ugly one late, 20-17.