Playing a highly ranked team when you actually have something other than 5th place in the Big XII on the line?
The season is far from over. Mathematically,
although distant, TCU isn't out of winning the Big 12.
Its not just 5th place on the line, a more desirable bowl game as well.
And no matter what you are playing for or however way you put it, having the #2 team in the nation on your home turf is big.
Add on top of that a nationally broadcasted prime time game to showcase a new stadium.
Yes, it is sad that its one of TCU's biggest home games.