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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh holds the trophy as he celebrates with his team after defeating Purdue in the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, early Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Indianapolis. Michigan won, 43-22. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
TCU brings 'fight for credibility' to CFP against Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 30, 2022 02:45 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) and head coach Sonny Dykes, right, watch in the first half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against Kansas State, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
TCU's Sonny Dykes at home, coaching 1st CFP team from Texas

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 26, 2022 06:17 PM EST

FILE - TCU head coach Sonny Dykes walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. TCU won 62-14. TCU's Sonny Dykes won The Associated Press Coach of the Year on Monday, Dec. 19, after leading the No. 3 Horned Frogs to the College Football Playoff in his first season with the school.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
TCU's Sonny Dykes named Associated Press coach of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 19, 2022 11:58 AM 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) falls short of a touchdown as Kansas State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah (91) and cornerback Julius Brents (23) make the stop during overtime of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Mat Otero)
TCU's dream season leads to Fiesta Bowl tilt vs. Michigan

By John Marshall Dec. 04, 2022 01:31 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

Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman (4) is tackled by South Carolina defensive back Marcellas Dial (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
Top 25 Takeaways: Contenders live on edge, where TCU thrives

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 19, 2022 09:30 PM EST

TCU running back Kendre Miller (33) runs past Texas defensive end Barryn Sorrell (88) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Stephen Spillman)
No. 4 TCU still more to play for at Baylor with B12 spot set

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 17, 2022 10:05 AM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) hands off to running back Kendre Miller (33) 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)
CFP-chasing TCU in B12 title game, K-State could join Frogs

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 17, 2022 03:10 AM 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

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) escapes a tackle by Kansas State safety Kobe Savage (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
No. 4 TCU's bid for playoff, Big 12 arrives at No. 18 Texas

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 10, 2022 06:10 AM EST

TCU running back Emari Demercado (3) catches a touchdown pass 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)
Big 12: No. 4 TCU can clinch spot in league title game

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 10, 2022 03:10 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts to a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. LSU won 32-31 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
College Football Picks: Tide try to avoid rare 2-game skid

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2022 12:53 PM EST

TCU head coach Sonny Dykes looks on from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Patterson on Texas side trying to spoil TCU's perfect record

By Stephen Hawkins Nov. 09, 2022 11:01 AM EST

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs against Iowa State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Miller, Robinson, Vaughn lead RBs making mark in Big 12

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 01, 2022 03:38 PM EDT

California linebacker Myles Jernigan, left, pressures Colorado quarterback J.T. Shrout during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Folsom Field, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado faces steep climb to return program to glory days

By Pat Graham Oct. 25, 2022 07:25 PM 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

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. TCU won 38-31. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
TCU vs Oklahoma State; Frogs don't talk about year's debacle

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 13, 2022 03:46 PM EDT

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. TCU won 38-31. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big 12's last undefeated: No. 8 Oklahoma State at No. 13 TCU

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 01:17 PM EDT

Oklahoma State's quarterback Spencer Sanders (3) rolls out of the pocket during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
Big 12 will have lone undefeated after Oklahoma St. at TCU

By Stephen Hawkins Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 AM EDT