TCU’s October 17 visit to Baylor now has a kickoff time: 6 p.m. Central, with the rivalry game airing on FS1. Baylor announced the selection Monday, and TCU’s current schedule confirms the time and network.
For viewers in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, that means a Saturday evening trip to McLane Stadium in Waco or a 7 p.m. Eastern television window. Both teams are idle this coming weekend before the meeting.
The break arrives with the programs in different positions. Baylor is 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big 12 after a 55-19 road win over Arizona State. TCU is 2-3 and 0-2 in conference play. The Horned Frogs will be looking for their first Big 12 win when play resumes.
Baylor has designated the game “Blackout on the Brazos” and is asking fans to wear black. The announcement establishes the fan theme; it does not specify a complete uniform combination for either team.
SicEm365’s Monday report puts the matchup in its longer context. The schools have met 121 times since 1899, with TCU leading the series 60-54-7. Six of the last eight meetings have been decided by a touchdown or less.
Recent results reflect that closeness. Baylor won 37-34 at McLane Stadium in 2024, while TCU took last year’s game 42-36 in Fort Worth. Those outcomes give the rivalry a familiar setting without establishing how this season’s teams will perform after the break.
The new announcement settles the date’s viewing plan. The next football questions concern what each team changes during its idle week and which players will be available when preparations resume. Kickoff is confirmed; the matchup-specific injury and lineup picture will come later.
