Jackson State @ TCU preview

TCU senior quarterback Kenny Hill returns but the Horned Frogs will have a different look on offense when they host Jackson State on Saturday. Tweaks to the Air Raid offense - including new signals and an emphasis on the run game - have been made since the spring.

"I think there were some things we had to change to win championships," coach Gary Patterson told the media Thursday. "We still have pace, but you have to be able to be a power football team if you need to be." That could be a good thing for Hill, who attempted the second-most passes in school history while leading the Big 12 Conference in interceptions last year. He will be surrounded by an experienced team with nine other starters returning to the offense and seven on defense. SWAC preseason defensive player of the year Keontre Anderson leads the Tigers' defense after topping FCS players with 25.5 tackles for loss last year.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN. LINE: None.

ABOUT JACKSON STATE (2016: 3-8): The Tigers have not named a starting quarterback but only sophomore Brent Lyles (50-of-106, 593 yards, four INTs, three TDs in seven games) has significant playing experience at Jackson State. Sophomore Jordan Johnson (477 rushing yards, two TDs) and senior Robert Johnson (151 yards, 3 TDs) return to lead the Tigers' ball-control offense. Jackson State's defense should be bolstered by the addition of lineman Deion Pope and defensive back Jamoral Graham, both Mississippi State transfers.

ABOUT TCU (2016: 6-7): Hill (3,208 yards, 17 TDs, 609 rushing yards and 10 scores) will be joined in the backfield by Kyle Hicks, who led the Horned Frogs in rushing yards (1,042), rushing touchdowns (12) and catches (47). Returning receivers Taj Williams (39 catches for team-high 702 yards) and Jaelan Austin (23 catches for 332 yards) each had five touchdown catches last year. Linebacker Travin Howard returns after leading the Big 12 with 130 tackles while Ty Summers (121 tackles at linebacker) has moved to defensive end.

EXTRA POINTS

1. TCU won conference titles (2005 Mountain West title and a share of 2014 Big 12 title) the year following its two other losing seasons under Patterson.

2. Freshman receiver Jalen Reagor - son of former NFL DE Montae Reagor - is listed as co-starter at one of the receiver spots for TCU while freshman Shawn Robinson is Hill's backup.

3. Anderson, a 6-4, 255-pound lineman, also had 55 tackles and nine sacks for Jackson State.

PREDICTION: TCU 48, Jackson State 15