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The TCU Horned Frogs will open the 2013 season against Southeastern Conference powerhouse LSU at the Cowboy Classic, according to Stefan Stevenson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
The Frogs were slated to play a home and home series against the Tigers in 2013 and 2014, but this development nixes the second meeting.
The allure of playing a top-ranked opponent at a neutral site is likely to have played a big role in the teams' decision to participate in the Cowboys Classic, but it's likely that money played a big factor as well. The Tigers earned $3.5 million by taking part in the 2011 game, according to the Sports Business Journal. This year's game saw Alabama and Michigan split a $9.4 million payday.
TCU (1-0) is currently ranked No. 16 in the AP Top 25, while LSU (2-0) is seated in the No. 3 spot with four first-place votes.
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