Quentin Johnston
Washington players celebrate their win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Record churn in rankings ... again

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 01:25 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) celebrates his touchdown with Emari Demercado (3) during the first half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game against Georgia, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Smothered Frogs: Georgia shuts down TCU passing attack

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 09, 2023 09:27 PM EST

Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) hits Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
CFP matchups: Runnin' Duggan; UGA's TEs; Quentin vs. Kelee

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 06, 2023 01:18 PM EST

FILE - The Heisman trophy finalists, from left, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett, TCU quarterback Max Duggan, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams, stand for a photo with the trophy before attending the award ceremony on Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. Duggan has thrown for 3,321 yards with 30 touchdowns and only four interceptions, and run for 404 yards with six more scores, heading into the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 31. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, File)
Max's wild ride: TCU QB Duggan goes from lost job to playoff

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 28, 2022 04:44 PM EST

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is congratulated by teammates Kechaun Bennett (52), Ryan Hayes, left, and Zak Zinter (65) after throwing a touchdown pass during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Purdue, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Michigan faces No. 3 TCU in College Football Playoff

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 02:12 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and offensive tackle Brandon Coleman (77) celebrate a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
TCU takes its CFP hopes into Big 12 title game vs K-State

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 01, 2022 11:47 AM EST

FILE - Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) carries the ball against Texas during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. The body types are certainly much different for TCU's Kendre Miller and Kansas State's 5-foot-6 dynamo Deuce Vaughn. And yet the running backs that will be featured in the Big 12 championship game look pretty similar in what they do on the field. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File)
Big 12 title game RBs look different, have similar results

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 30, 2022 05:36 PM EST

TCU tight end Geor'Quarius Spivey (12) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 4 TCU finishes undefeated regular season with 62-14 rout

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 26, 2022 07:44 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell runs onto the field before an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. College athletic programs of all sizes are reacting to inflation the same way as everyone else. They're looking for ways to save. Travel and food are the primary areas with increased costs. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Undefeated No. 4 TCU not overlooking last-place Iowa State

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 23, 2022 03:17 AM EST

Baylor wide receiver Monaray Baldwin (80) is wrapped up by TCU linebacker Shadrach Banks (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
No. 4 TCU still undefeated after game-ending FG at Baylor

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 19, 2022 03:36 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
No. 4 TCU tops No. 18 Texas 17-10 to earn Big 12 title berth

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 12, 2022 11:25 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) reacts after TCU made a first down against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Duggan and No. 4 TCU chasing playoff at No. 18 Texas

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:57 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and wide receiver Blair Conwright (0) celebrate with fans following the team's 34-24 win over Texas Tech in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
No. 7 TCU pulls away for 9-0 in 34-24 win over Texas Tech

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 05, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

TCU coach Sonny Dykes speaks with an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
No. 7 TCU knows winning only factor in CFP talk; Tech next

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 03, 2022 11:28 AM EDT

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton (2) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Baylor during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
No. 7 TCU going for 1st 9-0 start since '10 vs. Texas Tech

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 08:57 AM EDT

TCU wide receiver Savion Williams (18) catches a pass as West Virginia cornerback Wesley McCormick (11) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Duggan throws for 3 TDs, No. 7 TCU beats West Virginia 41-31

By John Raby Oct. 29, 2022 03:59 PM EDT

TCU running back Kendre Miller (33) and teammate Trent Battle (17) celebrate a touchdown against Kansas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)
No. 8 TCU rallies again to beat No. 17 K-State for B12 lead

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 22, 2022 11:40 PM EDT

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Big 12 lead at stake when No. 8 TCU hosts No. 17 Kansas St.

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2022 04:34 PM EDT

TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) runs with the ball in front of Oklahoma State linebacker Mason Cobb (0) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Big 12 co-leaders No. 8 TCU, No. 17 Kansas St. in prime time

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 09:14 AM EDT

Oklahoma State running back Dominic Richardson is brought down by TCU linebacker Dee Winters (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Sonny forecast at No. 8 TCU with Horned Frogs undefeated

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 20, 2022 05:10 AM EDT