# Big 12 college football matchups > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261003-big-12-college-football-matchups > Updated: 2026-10-04T01:12:15.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. On October 3, 2026, several Big 12 college football matchups were scheduled. In Fort Worth, Texas, the undefeated No. 10 BYU Cougars faced the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Prior to the game, BYU arrived with a 3-0 record, while TCU held a 2-2 record and a 0-1 conference standing following a loss to UCF. In a defensive, rain-soaked contest, BYU secured a 17-10 victory over TCU. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier accounted for both of BYU’s touchdowns via rushing plays, including a decisive 21-yard run late in the fourth quarter. The BYU defense held TCU to 259 total yards, aided by a 59-yard interception return by Faletau Satuala. TCU’s offense struggled in the wet conditions, managing only 62 passing yards. Despite the win, BYU suffered significant injuries. Star running back and reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year LJ Martin exited in the first quarter with an apparent lower-body injury, and starting linebacker Isaiah Glasker was ruled out at halftime. Additionally, the Arizona Wildcats were scheduled to host the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats at Casino Del Sol Stadium in Tucson, Arizona. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: BYU defeats TCU 17-10 despite losing star RB LJ Martin to injury No. 10 BYU defeated TCU 17-10 in a rainy Big 12 contest, led by two rushing touchdowns from quarterback Bear Bachmeier despite losing star running back LJ Martin to injury. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/big-12-college-football-matchups-scheduled-for-october-3 ### 2026-10-02: BYU visits TCU in Big 12 matchup at Amon G. Carter Stadium No. 10 BYU visits TCU in Fort Worth this Saturday for a Big 12 matchup. Undefeated BYU faces a TCU team looking to improve its 2-2 record and address recent issues with turnovers and penalties. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/byu-visits-tcu-in-big-12-matchup-at-amon-g-carter-stadium --- Cite as: Big 12 college football matchups. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261003-big-12-college-football-matchups