Football (College) – Page 10

Unwanted Linebacker on T.C.U.’s Unlikely Cast in C.F.P. Title Game

Johnny Hodges transferred to Texas Christian from Navy after numerous rejections. On Monday, he’ll play in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Georgia.

By Billy Witz

Big Ten Conference Football Football (College) Pacific-12 Conference Pennsylvania State University Rose Bowl (Football Game) University of Utah

Penn State Beats Utah, as the Rose Bowl Marks the End of an Era

The recent agreement to expand the College Football Playoff, to 12 teams from four, has threatened not just the Rose Bowl’s pre-eminent status among bowl games but also its relevance.

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