Duggan, Max (2001- )

T.C.U., Confronting Georgia, Spirals on National Title Stage

Georgia forced the Horned Frogs into plenty of bad plays. But T.C.U. showed unusual flaws compared with its previous games this season.

By Kris Rhim

Bennett, Stetson (1997- ) Bowers, Brock (2001- ) College Football Playoff National Championship Duggan, Max (2001- ) Football (College) Smart, Kirby Texas Christian University University of Georgia

Georgia, With a Clear Rout, Shows Gap From Rest of College Football

And as recruits flock to the Bulldogs, they can thank quarterback Stetson Bennett IV, whose first stint with the team came as a walk-on.

By Billy Witz

Big 12 Conference Big Ten Conference Duggan, Max (2001- ) Dykes, Daniel (Sonny) (1969- ) Football (College) Harbaugh, Jim Texas Christian University University of Michigan

T.C.U. Topples Michigan in Wild Playoff Semifinal

Texas Christian returned two interceptions for touchdowns, just part of a zany back-and-forth upset of Michigan, 51-45, to put the Horned Frogs in the national championship game.

By Billy Witz

College Football Playoff National Championship Duggan, Max (2001- ) Dykes, Daniel (Sonny) (1969- ) Football (College) Groening, Matt Mascots Texas Christian University University of Michigan

All Glory to the Hypnotoad, TCU’s Meme Mascot

Officially, the Texas Christian University mascot is the Horned Frog. But the team’s real hero is the Hypnotoad, a “Futurama” gag of mesmerizing power.

By Billy Witz and Sasha Portis