Everything you should know about TCU’s memorable football season
The TCU Horned Frogs will face defending champion Georgia in the college football championship game on Jan. 9.
How did all of this happen in coach Sonny Dykes’ first season?
Here’s everything you need to know, week-by-week and much more (listed in reverse chronological order):
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Fiesta Bowl: TCU 51, Michigan 45
Few of the so-called pundits and experts gave the third-seeded Horned Frogs much of a chance against the second-seeded unbeaten Wolverines in the national semifinals. Despite turning the ball over three times, TCU led the entire way and pulled the upset to earn a berth into the national championship game.
Mac Engel: TCU’s Fiesta Bowl victory was memorable torture for fans who expect to win, and lose
Big plays, big stops vault TCU over Michigan, into national championship game
Steven Johnson: TCU used lessons from the Big 12 to beat Michigan
Mac Engel: It happened. TCU’s crazy Fiesta Bowl win has the Horned Frogs in the national championship
Mac Engel: TCU’s 2022 dream season will change the school, and finish in national title game
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Steven Johnson: Max Duggan belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of TCU legends
Mac Engel: Coach who started TCU’s rise feels good about the Horned Frogs, and his health, too
What is a Horned Frog? What to know about the TCU football team’s mascot
Mac Engel: TCU’s Flying T and Hypnotoad a tale of two creators: A TCU football player, and Disney
Mac Engel: TCU’s Week 1 starting QB isn’t leaving. How Chandler Morris handled “this” is impressive
From Muleshoe to Fort Worth: How a small Texas town molded TCU coach Garrett Riley
Mac Engel: TCU did it again; making the college football playoffs it “advances the ball”
Steven Johnson: How TCU pulled off the most improbable playoff run in history
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Max Duggan / Heisman & Davey O’Brien
Steven Johnson: Inside Max Duggan’s week-long Heisman odyssey: ‘This red-headed Targaryen was on fire’
Mac Engel: Max Duggan the first TCU player to win the award named for the TCU QB, Davey O’Brien
Big 12 championship: Kansas State 31, TCU 28 (OT)
TCU’s perfect season ends in overtime. Despite rallying to tie the game late, Max Duggan’s heroics are not enough as his final attempt for a touchdown in overtime comes up inches short.
No. 3 TCU falls to No. 10 Kansas State in overtime thriller
Steven Johnson: Despite overtime loss to Kansas State, TCU deserves spot in College Football Playoffs
Mac Engel: TCU loss is on a coach for taking the ball away from a QB who should win the Heisman
Game 12: TCU 66, Iowa State 14
Total domination in all phases of the game. The Horned Frogs play their most complete game of the season and finish the regular-season with a perfect 12-0 record.
How TCU clobbered Iowa State to complete perfect regular season.
TCU dominates Iowa State in 62-14 rout
Game 11: TCU 29, Baylor 28
They will be talking about the “bazooka play” for generations. Griffin Kell saves the perfect season with a game-winning field goal as the clock ticks to all zeroes.
Steven Johnson: How Max Duggan’s Heisman moment set up TCU’s bazooka field goal to escape Baylor
TCU beats Baylor to remain unbeaten
Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff will be at TCU vs. Baylor
What is being said and written about No. 4 TCU
Game 10: TCU 17, Texas 10
For first time this season, it’s TCU’s defense that paves the way to a win. Horned Frogs clinch a berth into the Big 12 title game.
Steven Johnson: TCU’s method to beat Texas shows Frogs can win in the postseason
No. 4 TCU sends message with physical victory at No. 18 Texas
Mac Engel: Even without Gary Patterson, TCU still owns Texas, and maybe “the committee” will notice
ESPN GameDay coming to Austin for TCU-Texas game
Steven Johnson: How Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is forming his own legacy at TCU
Game 9: TCU 34, Texas Tech 24
Once again, TCU fallas behind early, then rallies to post another win.
No. 7 TCU uses fourth quarter surge to down Texas Tech 34-24
Mac Engel: For the playoff selection committee, TCU’s win against Texas Tech won’t be enough
Steven Johnson: TCU Horned Frogs are learning to play with target on their back
Dave Ammenheuser: How TCU can improve their No. 7 College Football ranking
TCU ranked No. 7 in first College Football Playoff rankings
No. 7 TCU focused solely on Texas Tech and not College Football Playoffs rankings
Game 8: TCU 41, West Virginia 31
The Horned Frogs trailed early again, but rallied with another strong second half for their eighth straight victory.
The game: TCU survives scare in Morgantown, beats West Virginia 41-31
Steven Johnson: TCU has championship level offense, but what about the defense?
Mac Engel: TCU is undefeated, and Sonny Dykes can now forever erase “The Sonny Swoon.”
The blog: How TCU beat West Virginia 41-31
Why one football anaylst is comparing Max Duggan with Tim Tebow
Joe Gillespie wants TCU defense to take next step against West Virginia
Game 7: TCU 38, Kansas State 28
The Horned Frogs overcame a 18-point first-half deficit to come from behind to beat the visiting Wildcats on homecoming weekend.
The game: TCU pulls off another dramatic win, beats Kansas State
The blog: How TCU beat Kansas State to claim first place in the Big 12
Kansas State quarterback Adrian Martinez injured against TCU
Mac Engel: TCU is only team in Texas with a chance at the playoffs
Steven Johnson: Despite historic run, TCU has yet to play its best and that’s scary
Three reasons why TCU will beat (or lose) to Kansas State
Special package: Culture change
The Star-Telegram produced a special print A-section package on the changing culture of the TCU football program.
Mac Engel: TCU thriving without Gary Patterson
Steven Johnson: Why Max Duggan deserves to be in Heisman race
Dave Ammenheuser: How TCU can get into College Football Championship
Game 6: TCU 43, Oklahoma State 40 (2 OT)
The Horned Frogs spotted the Cowboys a big lead before storming back and winning 43-40 in double overtime.
The game: TCU beats Oklahoma State in double overtime
The blog: How TCU beat Oklahoma State 43-40 in double overtime
Mac Engel: After sweeping all of Oklahoma, TCU is first in the Big 12 and all things are possible
Steven Johnson: TCU proves legitimacy with comeback win over Oklahoma State
Three reasons why TCU will beat (or lose to) Oklahoma State
Mac Engel: With a drop in these rankings, TCU’s brand relies on the success of its football team
Why running back Kendre Miller deserves more national attention
Game 5: TCU 38, Kansas 31
TCU rallies to come from behind to beat Kansas on the road, second straight win over Top 25 opponent.
The game: TCU scores late, beats Kansas to remain unbeaten
Steven Johnson: Quentin Johnston rises to the occasion at perfect moment in TCU win over Kansas
Why TCU will beat (or lose to) the Kansas Jayhawks
Game 4: TCU 55, Oklahoma 24
The Horned Frogs jumped to a huge early lead and coasted to an easy win over the Sooners in front of a soldout crowd at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
The game: Max Duggan, TCU Horned Frogs dominate No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners in Big 12 football upset
The blog: How TCU beat Oklahoma 55-24 for their first Big 12 win
Dave Ammenheuser: TCU beats Oklahoma with big plays, deserves national attention
Steven Johnson: After beatdown of Oklahoma, it’s time for TCU to begin thinking big
Inside quarterback Max Duggan’s decision to stay at TCU
Why TCU will beat (or lose to) Oklahoma
Game 3: TCU 42, SMU 34
The Horned Frogs jump to big early lead on Mustangs, helping coach Sonny Dykes beat his former team.
The game: TCU grabs big early lead, downs SMU 42-34 in Sonny Dykes’ return to Dallas
Mac Engel: TCU and Sonny Dykes did what they are supposed to do when they play SMU. Not lose.
Steven Johnson: Even-keeled Horned Frogs follow in Sonny Dykes’ steps for win vs. SMU
Three reasons why TCU could win or lose the Battle for the Iron Skillet
Bye week
Steven Johnson: We’re about to learn a lot more about TCU football after the bye week
Game 2: TCU 59, Tarleton State 17
Few figured this game would be close. And it wasn’t as TCU easily handled visiting Tarelton in their first home game of the season.
The game: Duggan leads TCU in 59-17 rout of Tarleton
Why Saturday’s home opener will be special for TCU coach Joe Gillespie
Steven Johnson: Four goals for TCU vs. Tarleton
Game 1: TCU 38, Colorado 13
The opener got off to a rough start. Starting quarterback Chandler Morris was injured and the Horned Frogs did not score an offensive touchdown in the first half. Everything changed in the second half as the Horned Frogs won in a rout.
The game: Notable moments from TCU’s 38-13 win at Colorado
TCU quarterback Chandler Morris leaves Colorado game with left knee injury
Three reasons TCU could roll or stumble at Colorado
Preseason
Mac Engel: TCU still doesn’t have a quarterback
Steven Johnson: Player-first approach key for how Sonny Dykes wants to shape TCU
This story was originally published October 24, 2022 at 12:04 PM.