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TCU works out during practice ahead of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game between Georgia and TCU, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. The championship football game will be played Monday. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
TCU's CFP title game run came at a perfect time for Big 12

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 09, 2023 06:00 AM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan speaks to reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. TCU plays Georgia in the national championship NCAA college football game on Monday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Column: A round of applause, please, for playoff-crasher TCU

By Paul Newberry Jan. 06, 2023 03:58 PM EST

FILE - TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) runs as Michigan linebacker Junior Colson (25) defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU had quite a conference-hopping journey on way to the national championship game after the small private school deep in the heart of Texas was left out of the original Big 12 lineup. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
'Been Everywhere': TCU conference-hopping run to title game

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 04, 2023 05:28 PM EST

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

Georgia tight end Darnell Washington (0) scores a touch down in the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Dykes: Nine-game Big 12 schedule a grind others don't face

By David Brandt Dec. 29, 2022 06:26 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

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 - Air Force head coach Troy Calhoun looks on as players warm up before an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. Baylor and Air Force will play in the Armed Forced Bowl on Dec. 22 in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Baylor set to face Air Force in frigid Armed Forces Bowl

Dec. 21, 2022 01:21 PM EST

Oklahoma wide receiver Drake Stoops (12) passes the ball to quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) during overtime of the team's NCAA college football game against Texas Tech on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
TCU dominates AP Big 12 honors, led by QB Duggan and Dykes

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 09, 2022 11:52 AM EST

Amongst Baylor fans a lone TCU fan holds up a sign during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Waco, Texas, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
TCU's Garrett Riley is Broyles Award winner as top assistant

Dec. 06, 2022 04:33 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) throws 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)
Bennett, Duggan, Stroud, Williams are Heisman finalists

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2022 07:13 PM EST

Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State 31-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa St promotes Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator

Dec. 05, 2022 11:39 AM EST

North Texas coach Seth Littrell runs onto the field with the team for an NCAA college football game against UTSA for the Conference USA championship in San Antonio, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
North Texas fires Littrell after .500 record over 7 years

Dec. 04, 2022 09:50 PM EST

Florida State running back Trey Benson (3) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
No. 13 Florida State to take on Oklahoma in Cheez-It Bowl

Dec. 04, 2022 09:50 PM EST

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Baylor during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texas, Washington set to square off in Alamo Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 06:04 PM EST

Kansas running back Devin Neal (4) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Ar'maj Reed-Adams (55) during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas State on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Kansas returns to postseason, faces Arkansas in Liberty Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 06:01 PM EST

Luke Fickell speaks after being introduced as Wisconsin's new head football coach Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Wisconsin, Oklahoma State headed to Guaranteed Rate Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 05:42 PM EST

TCU quarterback Max Duggan (15) is sacked by Texas Tech linebackers Jesiah Pierre (8) and Tyree Wilson (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Red Raiders in Texas Bowl 1st time since 2015, play Ole Miss

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:33 PM EST

Air Force running back Brad Roberts, center, is stopped after a short gain by Colorado State linebacker Chase Wilson, left, and defensive back Henry Blackburn in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Air Force-Baylor matchup in Armed Forces Bowl features RBs

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 04:24 PM EST

Kansas State players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game against TCU, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sugar Bowl features first Alabama-Kansas State matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2022 03:28 PM EST