TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge reacts after a stoppage during their game against Michigan at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
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TCU is playing for the national championship
TCU defeated Michigan to advance to become the first team to advance to the national championship in the College Football Playoff era.
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The TCU Horned Frogs are playing for the national championship. Their 51-45 victory over Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl sends them to the game Jan. 9 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes holds up the Fiesta Bowl trophy after defeating Michigan at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston runs the ball as Michigabn defensive back Rod Moore gets an arm around him at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU linebacker Dee Winters, center, celebrates with teammates after running an interception in for a touchdown at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU fans get pumped up before kickoff at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU quarterback Max Duggan throws the ball while under pressure from Michigan defensive back Rod Moore at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes celebrates with his family after defeating Michigan at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU wide receivers Taye Barber, left, Derius Davis, center, and running back Emari Demercado celebrate their win over Michigan to become 2022 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl champs at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
A TCU fan holds up a hypnatoad at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU wide receiver Taye Barber slips past Michigan defensive back D.J. Turner to score a touchdown during the first half of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston runs the ball at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman pats TCU quarterback Max Duggan on the back after he scored a touchdown during their game against Michigan at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU quarterback Max Duggan and his team run onto the field before their game against Michigan at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU running back Kendre Miller stiff arms a Michigan player during their game at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes yells at the referee during the first half of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU quarterback Max Duggan runs the ball at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU wide receiver Derius Davis is pushed out of bounds by Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU safety Bud Clark tackles Michigan running back Donovan Edwards during their game against Michigan at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU fans make noise as the Michigan offense nears the end zone during the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU reacts after picking up a turnover at the Michigan end zone during the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes claps after a second touchdown from his team during their game against Michigan at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU teammates celebrate a touchdown by running back Emari Demercado, 3, at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
A TCU fan reacts after a Horned Frog touchdown during the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU running back Kendre Miller runs the ball against Michigan during the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge reacts after a stoppage during their game against Michigan at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU head coach Sonny Dykes waits to receive the Fiesta Bowl trophy after defeating Michigan in the CFP semifinal at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston holds up the offensive MVP trophy at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., on Saturday, December 31, 2022. TCU defeated Michigan to move onto the championship. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com
This story was originally published December 31, 2022 at 7:08 PM.
Amanda McCoy is a visual journalist that produces daily and documentary videos. Before moving to Fort Worth in 2018, she spent 11 years telling the stories of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, including the recovery from Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. She is a native of Michigan and graduate of Michigan State University.
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