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TCU and SMU Clash in Final Iron Skillet Showdown

9/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

The TCU Horned Frogs will play the SMU Mustangs on September 20, 2025, in the last Battle for the Iron Skillet at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas.
The rivalry, which began in 1915, includes 104 games, with SMU leading 53-43-7.
TCU seeks redemption after losing the skillet last year (66-42).
TCU's Josh Hoover has six touchdowns this season; SMU's Kevin Jennings has over 800 passing yards.
Both teams are 2-1, with TCU favored by 6.5 points, and the game airs on ESPN2 at 12 PM ET.

History

Historical Context

The Iron Skillet rivalry between Texas Christian University (TCU) and Southern Methodist University (SMU) began in 1915, with SMU leading the series 53-43-7 after over 104 games. This rivalry reflects the competitive spirit of college football, as TCU seeks redemption following a 66-42 loss to SMU last year, highlighting the significance of such matchups in shaping team legacies and fan engagement.

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Story summary

The TCU Horned Frogs will play the SMU Mustangs on September 20, 2025, in the last Battle for the Iron Skillet at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas.
The rivalry, which began in 1915, includes 104 games, with SMU leading 53-43-7.
TCU seeks redemption after losing the skillet last year (66-42).
TCU's Josh Hoover has six touchdowns this season; SMU's Kevin Jennings has over 800 passing yards.
Both teams are 2-1, with TCU favored by 6.5 points, and the game airs on ESPN2 at 12 PM ET.

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