Gonzaga, Timme move to Sweet 16 with 84-81 win over TCU
March 20, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Drew Timme added something new to his twisting, turning, head-faking, mustachioed repertoire — a 3-pointer to help Gonzaga get over the hump and back to the Sweet 16.
The Gonzaga big man extended his one-of-a-kind college career by at least one more game, finishing with 28 points Sunday to help the Zags make their eighth straight Sweet 16 with a come-from-behind 84-81 win over TCU.
Coles hits late floater, TCU edges Ariz St in March Madness
March 18, 2023 GMTDENVER (AP) — Watching from the bench for most of last season, JaKobe Coles patiently waited his turn.
His reward came Friday night, a floater from the lane with 1.5 seconds left that lifted No.
TCU back in NCAA, motivated by OT loss to top seed last year
March 16, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Chuck O’Bannon, Mike Miles and their TCU teammates have been motivated all this season by what happened in the NCAA Tournament last year, when the Horned Frogs came so close to upsetting a No.
Vann’s late bucket gives No. 14 Sooner women win over TCU
March 11, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Skylar Vann scored 21 points, including the game-winning layup with 2.2 seconds left and 14th-ranked Oklahoma avoided possibly the biggest upset in Big 12 Tournament history with a 77-76 win over TCU in the quarterfinals on Friday night.
No. 22 TCU routs No. 12 K-State 80-67 in Big 12 tourney
March 10, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Everything seemed to be going against TCU entering the Big 12 Tournament. The Horned Frogs were coming off a lopsided loss to Oklahoma, they'd drawn a quarterfinal matchup against Kansas State for what felt like a road game, and some off-the-court issues threatened to become a distraction.
TCU women shut down Kansas for 57-52 upset in Big 12
March 10, 2023 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Tomi Taiwo led a balanced attack with 13 points and 10th-seeded TCU, winner of just one conference game, upended seventh-seeded Kansas 57-52 on Thursday night in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament.
Groves, Oklahoma start fast, down No. 22 TCU 74-60
March 4, 2023 GMTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — In his final home game, Tanner Groves scored a season-high 23 points to go with 10 rebounds and Oklahoma rode a hot start all the way, beating No. 22 TCU 74-60 Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.
No. 22 TCU wins 75-73 to deny No. 9 Texas a B12 title shot
March 2, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Damion Baugh had a steal and a breakaway layup off the opening tip of the game to get 22nd-ranked TCU off and running in its home finale.
No. 9 Texas, which began the game still with a chance to share the Big 12 title, never even led, though the Longhorns made it close at the end.
No. 3 Kansas gets 5th win in a row, 63-58 over No. 24 TCU
February 21, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Big 12 scoring leader Jalen Wilson was struggling with his shot for third-ranked Kansas, and standout freshman Gradey Dick didn't score again after reaching 19 points only two minutes into the second half.
Duggan prepping for future, not yet reflecting on TCU career
February 21, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Max Duggan really hasn't had time to reflect on his career at TCU, where the four-year starting quarterback's final snap came in the national championship game. The Heisman Trophy runner-up hasn't even stopped throwing while getting ready for the NFL combine and draft.
College Baseball Notebook: No break in sight for rising TCU
February 20, 2023 GMTBig 12 preseason favorite TCU had the best opening weekend in college baseball, knocking off two top-10 opponents in a multi-team event at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
There's no relief in sight for a Horned Frogs team playing one of the most ambitious nonconference schedules in the country.
Miles back for No. 22 TCU; Frogs score 100, end 4-game skid
February 18, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Mike Miles Jr. went almost six minutes into his first game in three weeks before taking a shot for TCU. He swished a 3-pointer.
Miles, the preseason Big 12 player of the year, had 15 points in his return from a knee issue, while five of his teammates also scored in double figures to help the 22nd-ranked Horned Frogs hit the century mark for the first time ever in a Big 12 game.
Kunc, No. 19 Iowa St beat another rated team, top No. 22 TCU
February 16, 2023 GMTAMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger figured the time was right to try something new following losses in four of five games.
So he inserted Aljaz Kunc into the starting lineup for the first time in almost two months to give the team a different look and give Caleb Grill's sore back a rest.
Flagler scores 28, No. 14 Baylor rallies to beat No. 17 TCU
February 12, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU fans serenaded Adam Flagler with chants of “air ball!, air ball!” every time he touched the basketball after an early miss. Baylor's veteran guard put an end to that after halftime.
No. 20 Texas women throttle TCU for 7th straight win
February 12, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — DeYona Gaston and Shaylee Gonzales scored 16 points apiece and reserve Taylor Jones had a double-double and No. 20 Texas beat TCU 70-50 on Saturday for the Longhorns' seventh consecutive win.
Nowell, No. 12 Kansas State finish fast, top No. 17 TCU
February 8, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Markquis Nowell scored 18 points and No. 12 Kansas State finished strong, snapping a two-game skid by beating No. 17 TCU 82-61 on Tuesday night.
Boone, Oklahoma St blow big lead, recover to top No. 15 TCU
February 4, 2023 GMTSTILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Senior forward Kalib Boone scored a career-high 25 points and Oklahoma State blew a 19-point second-half lead before recovering to beat depleted No. 15 TCU 79-73 on Saturday.
Duggan, Bagent among Senior Bowl QBs vying to improve stock
February 3, 2023 GMTQuarterbacks Max Duggan and Tyson Bagent have turned the page on terrific seasons that ended badly with national championships in sight.
TCU’s Duggan and Shepherd's Bagent are trying to improve their NFL draft stock in a weeklong audition ending in Saturday’s Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
New OC Riley looks to push Clemson offense into next gear
February 1, 2023 GMTCLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Garrett Riley is almost familiar with his new facility at Clemson — emphasis on almost.
No. 15 TCU without Miles in 76-72 win over West Virginia
February 1, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Damion Baugh had 16 points and 10 assists, big man Eddie Lampkin Jr. made an unexpected return from injury and 15th-ranked TCU overcame the absence of top scorer Mike Miles Jr.
No. 20 Oklahoma routs TCU
February 1, 2023 GMTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Madi Williams scored 11 of her 26 points in the first half to help No. 20 Oklahoma roll past TCU 101-78 on Tuesday night and snap a two-game skid.
Williams was 3 of 4 from the floor with a 3-pointer in the first half and made all four of her free throws as the Sooners shot 55% while building a 51-43 halftime lead.
Williams scores 26, No. 20 Oklahoma women beat TCU 101-78
February 1, 2023 GMTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Madi Williams scored 11 of her 26 points in the first half to help No. 20 Oklahoma roll past TCU 101-78 on Tuesday night and snap a two-game skid.
Williams was 3 of 4 from the floor with a 3-pointer in the first half and made all four of her free throws as the Sooners shot 55% while building a 51-43 halftime lead.
Smith helps Mississippi State beat No. 11 TCU 81-74 in OT
January 29, 2023 GMTSTARKVILLE, Miss (AP) — Tolu Smith had a season-high 27 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to lead Mississippi State to an 81-74 overtime victory over No. 11 TCU on Saturday.
Dashawn Davis added 16 points to help Mississippi State (13-8) snap a five-game losing streak.
Miles, No. 11 TCU lead throughout in 79-52 win over Oklahoma
January 25, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Micah Peavey was already headed back the other way to play defense for 11th-ranked TCU, thinking like everyone else that the ball was going out of bounds. Except Rondel Walker made an incredible save.
No. 14 TCU hands No. 2 Kansas worst home loss in 2 years
January 21, 2023 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Shahada Wells scored 17 points as No. 14 TCU beat No. 2 Kansas 83-60 on Saturday in one of the worst losses in Bill Self’s 20-year coaching career with the Jayhawks.
It was Kansas' second-largest loss at home under Self.
Kendal Briles returns to Big 12 as TCU offensive coordinator
January 20, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Kendal Briles is headed back to the Big 12 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at TCU, leaving Arkansas after three seasons.
The former Baylor assistant, whose hiring was announced Thursday, takes over for Garrett Riley.
Johnson, Bell lead West Virginia over No. 14 TCU 74-65
January 19, 2023 GMTMORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's physical brand of basketball under coach Bob Huggins was too much for TCU to handle.
The Mountaineers took advantage of a bruising inside performance behind 285-pound forward Jimmy Bell Jr.
No. 15 Oklahoma women win 4th straight, 92-66 over TCU
January 19, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Madi Williams scored 19 points, Reyna Scott had 12 points and 11 rebounds for her second straight double-double and No. 15 Oklahoma beat TCU 93-66 on Wednesday night for its fourth straight victory.
Big money in golf still not enough to change Tom Hoge
January 17, 2023 GMTHONOLULU (AP) — Tom Hoge felt it was an easy decision to take a 5,000-mile detour between Maui and Honolulu so he could watch his alma mater, TCU, play for the national championship in football against Georgia.
No. 2 KU faces brutal trip to K-State, home game vs TCU
January 17, 2023 GMTMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas coach Bill Self proclaimed it a “great week” after tough wins over Oklahoma and Iowa State last week.
It would be a spectacular week if the second-ranked Jayhawks get through this one unscathed.
Clemson hires TCU OC Riley to spark Tigers’ offense
January 13, 2023 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has hired TCU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley to reignite the Tigers' attack.
The school's board of trustees compensation committee approved a three-year contract Friday that will pay the 33-year-old Riley $1.75 million per season.
Carr’s 3-pointer lifts No. 10 Texas over No. 17 TCU, 79-75
January 12, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marcus Carr made the go-ahead 3-pointer with a minute to play and Sir’Jabari Rice hit three free throws over the final six seconds, sending No. 10 Texas to a wild 79-75 win over No.
Sasser, Shead get hot in 2nd half as No. 1 Houston beats USF
January 12, 2023 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Sasser scored a career-high 31 points, Jamal Shead added 20 points and six rebounds, and No. 1 Houston used a huge second half to beat South Florida 83-77 on Wednesday night.
Sasser scored 25 points and Shead had 13 as the backcourt mates combined to score 38 of Houston’s 46 second-half points.
No. 1 Georgia bullies TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title
January 10, 2023 GMTINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stetson Bennett flashed a wry grin as he walked off the field, stopping to hug coach Kirby Smart as the crowd roared.
It was all standing ovations and sideline snacks in the fourth quarter of the most lopsided bowl season game in college football history.
Smothered Frogs: Georgia shuts down TCU passing attack
January 10, 2023 GMTINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — When Georgia cornerback Javon Bullard left TCU wide receiver Derius Davis all alone for a 60-yard catch in the first quarter, it seemed as if the Bulldogs’ secondary was in for another long night.
TCU’s dream of winning CFP title quickly became a nightmare
January 10, 2023 GMTINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — TCU coach Sonny Dykes sensed something wasn't right with his team when they came into the locker room after pregame warmups for Monday night's College Football Playoff championship game against Georgia.
TCU’s CFP title game run came at a perfect time for Big 12
January 10, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — TCU's unlikely run to the College Football Playoff championship came at a most fortuitous time for the Big 12.
“If you think about where this conference was 18 months ago, and the uncertainty and the lack of stability and you fast forward to today, it’s a game changer for us,” Commissioner Brett Yormark told AP at Saturday's CFP media day.
Dykes, Smart stump for changes to recruiting calendar
January 8, 2023 GMTEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The College Football Playoff championship on Monday night is the biggest game of TCU coach Sonny Dykes’ career. But it didn’t have his full attention this week.
“Look, we were preparing this week for a national championship game and we had six transfers on campus on an official visit.
No. 1 Georgia tries to launch dynasty against emboldened TCU
January 8, 2023 GMTEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Georgia coach Kirby Smart was part of college football's greatest dynasty as an assistant for Nick Saban at Alabama and now is on the verge of launching his own.
After going through the Crimson Tide last season to win Georgia's first national title in 41 years, Smart's top-ranked Bulldogs are back in the College Football Playoff championship game Monday night against No.
No. 1 Georgia faces No. 3 TCU for CFP national championship
January 8, 2023 GMTNo. 1 Georgia (14-0) vs. No. 3 TCU (13-1) at Inglewood, California, Monday, 7:30 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)
FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: Georgia by 12 1/2.
Stars matter? Georgia, TCU both excel in player development
January 8, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Based solely on the recruiting rankings, this national championship game between No. 1 Georgia and No. 3 TCU is the most lopsided in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff.
CFP Notebook: Hamlin’s collapse resonates with TCU, Georgia
January 8, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during a game on Monday night, Georgia safety Javon Bullard was terrified by the sight of an NFL player having to be resuscitated.
Kalscheur nets late 3, No. 25 Iowa State beats No. 17 TCU
January 7, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur hit a 3-pointer with 1.3 seconds remaining and finished with 15 points as No. 25 Iowa State beat No. 17 TCU 69-67 on Saturday.
Kalscheur’s winner from way beyond the arc came just after TCU had just claimed the lead for the first time since early in the first half.
Column: A round of applause, please, for playoff-crasher TCU
January 6, 2023 GMTLet's all give a round of applause to TCU, the interloper at this year's national championship game.
The Horned Frogs might not win the title — reigning champ Georgia is a two-touchdown favorite heading into the game Monday night — but they've given the College Football Playoff something it desperately needed.
3-3-5: Atypical defense takes TCU to national title game
January 6, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Sonny Dykes needed only about five minutes with Joe Gillespie to know that he wanted the defensive coordinator who wields an atypical 3-3-5 base scheme on his staff at TCU.
CFP matchups: Runnin’ Duggan; UGA’s TEs; Quentin vs. Kelee
January 6, 2023 GMTTCU is looking to pull another upset. Georgia is trying to win a second straight national title.
The third-ranked Horned Frogs and top-ranked Bulldogs face off in the College Football Playoff championship game Monday night at Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Providence beats No. 4 UConn 73-61 for 8th straight win
January 5, 2023 GMTPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins scored 27 points and Providence dominated the second half and knocked off fourth-ranked UConn 73-61 on Wednesday night for its eighth straight victory.
Noah Locke added 17 points to help the Friars (13-3, 5-0) earn their second win over a ranked team this season and remain unbeaten in the Big East.
‘Been Everywhere’: TCU conference-hopping run to title game
January 5, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — TCU had quite the conference-hopping journey on its way to the national championship game.
The Horned Frogs won or shared titles in three different leagues over 16 seasons after the Southwest Conference disbanded.
Expanded CFP will mean even longer seasons for title teams
January 4, 2023 GMTWith the 12-team playoff expansion approved for 2024, teams that make it to the national championship game will be facing even longer seasons.
‘Extra juice’: Title-seeking TCU used to underdog label
January 4, 2023 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Big right guard Wes Harris and his TCU teammates are hearing again just how big and physical their next opponent is and how much of an underdog they are against Georgia in the national championship game.
Georgia’s Bennett applauds TCU’s Duggan as ‘A-plus dude’
January 3, 2023 GMTGeorgia's Stetson Bennett and TCU's Max Duggan share similar stories as quarterbacks who needed to disprove doubters before finding starring roles for next Monday's national championship game.
Georgia’s 2-TE set uncertain for national title game vs. TCU
January 3, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — A big part of Georgia's offense — big in every way — could be hampered in the national championship game against TCU.
Georgia's two-tight end formation is uncertain due to an ankle injury suffered by Darnell Washington in Saturday night's College Football Playoff semifinal win over Ohio State.
No. 21 New Mexico lone undefeated team after Purdue’s loss
January 3, 2023 GMTPurdue had cleared every hurdle in its way, holding the top spot in the AP Top 25 for four straight weeks
Rutgers changed that Monday night with a 65-64 victory that will surely knock the Boilermakers from No.
QB Bennett: Georgia must fix mistakes to win another title
January 2, 2023 GMTATHENS, Ga. (AP) — No. 1 Georgia is far from satisfied, despite being unbeaten and one win away from back-to-back national championships,
Coach Kirby Smart and quarterback Stetson Bennett said Saturday night's 42-41 College Football Playoff semifinal win over Ohio State showed flaws the Bulldogs must fix in practice this week.
CFP thrillers draw largest non-New Year’s Day viewership
January 2, 2023 GMTThe most competitive pair of semifinals in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff drew the largest non-New Year's Day viewership for those games on ESPN, the network said Monday.
Defending champion Georgia vs. Cinderella TCU for CFP title
January 1, 2023 GMTAfter the best semifinal day in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff, the title game will match the defending national champion against the closest thing the sport has had in years to a Cinderella team.
TCU’s defense holds on in Fiesta Bowl win over Michigan
January 1, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU's defense, built for speed, turned off Michigan's power in a dominating first half.
When the Fiesta Bowl turned into a touchdown party, the Horned Frogs kept the lights on just long enough to earn a chance to play for their first national championship since 1938.
No. 3 TCU upsets No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in wild CFP semifinal
January 1, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU's wild ride has one more stop.
The Horned Frogs are headed to Sofi Stadium in Inglewood, California, about 10 miles from Hollywood, just about the perfect place to end a storybook season for the most improbable College Football Playoff team.
Mind-bending memes capture vibe of TCU’s chaotic season
January 1, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The man behind the frenetic, mind-bending memes that TCU has used to celebrate victories this season is an aspiring filmmaker from Maine who roots for the New England Patriots.
No. 22 Xavier breaks No. 2 UConn’s undefeated start
January 1, 2023 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Zach Freemantle scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Colby Jones also scored 16, helping No. 22 Xavier hand No. 2 UConn its first loss of the season, 83-73, on Saturday.
Jack Nunge started the game for Xavier (12-3, 4-0 Big East) despite an illness that limited him during warmups, and sat out some of the second half.
Before the shootout, Michigan rues missed 1st half chances
January 1, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — J.J. McCarthy had the corner stall, right next to the exit of Michigan's locker room. So as his teammates slowly got dressed and left — one after the other — the quarterback embraced each with tears in his eyes.
No. 3 TCU beats No. 2 Michigan 51-45 in CFP semifinal
January 1, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Max Duggan accounted for four touchdowns, TCU returned two interceptions for scores and the third-ranked Horned Frogs withstood a frenetic second-half surge by No. 2 Michigan to win the Fiesta Bowl 51-45 on Saturday night and advance to the College Football Playoff national championship.
Strong finish leads No. 23 Baylor women over TCU 64-42
December 31, 2022 GMTWACO, Texas (AP) — Caitlin Bickle scored 19 points and No. 23 Baylor pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat TCU 64-42 in a Big 12 Conference opener on Saturday.
Bickle sank 8 of 12 shots, including 3 of 4 from 3-point range, and grabbed seven rebounds for the Lady Bears (10-3).
Miles, No. 18 TCU rally for 67-61 victory over Texas Tech
December 31, 2022 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A couple of quick traps to start the second half, a couple of turnovers, and No. 18 TCU's rally was in the works.
Mike Miles Jr. scored 23 points, and the Horned Frogs erased an 11-point halftime deficit against Texas Tech for a 67-61 victory in the Big 12 opener for both teams Saturday.
TCU brings ‘fight for credibility’ to CFP against Michigan
December 31, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A day before facing off in the College Football Playoff, TCU's Sonny Dykes and Michigan's Jim Harbaugh talked fondly about the fathers they followed into coaching and a time when they might have shared more than a stage for one final pregame press conference.
No. 2 Michigan faces No. 3 TCU in Fiesta Bowl CFP semifinal
December 31, 2022 GMTCollege Football Playoff
Fiesta Bowl: No. 2 Michigan (13-0) vs. No. 3 TCU (12-1), Saturday, 4 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)
FanDuel Sportsbook College Line: Michigan by 7 1/2.
Michigan graduate assistant a trailblazer for female coaches
December 30, 2022 GMTANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Mimi Bolden-Morris had a trailblazing season at Michigan, becoming what is believed to be the first female graduate assistant football coach at a power conference school since the late 1980s.
Rising stars: Michigan’s Moore, TCU’s Riley guide CFP teams
December 30, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — TCU's Garrett Riley seemed destined to follow his big brother into coaching when he walked on to the Texas Tech football team as a player.
Michigan's Sherrone Moore's path to the profession was not quite so straight forward, but by the time he was done playing he was confident coaching was his calling.
Dykes: Nine-game Big 12 schedule a grind others don’t face
December 29, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sonny Dykes appeared to take a veiled shot at the mighty Southeastern Conference on Thursday morning.
The first-year TCU coach later said he was actually trying to pay the SEC a compliment.
Johnston’s patience during TCU coaching change pays off big
December 29, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Quentin Johnston had options when picking his college destination, eventually deciding on TCU because of the two decades of coaching stability provided by Gary Patterson.
Confident Edwards a key cog for Michigan at Fiesta Bowl
December 29, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Donovan Edwards speaks of his abilities on a football field with the confidence of someone claiming water is wet.
The other Michigan running backs, seated at a table next him, don't even glance in his direction when he says it.
Hawkins scores 22 as No. 2 UConn beats Villanova 74-66
December 29, 2022 GMTHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Jordan Hawkins scored 22 points to help No. 2 UConn edge Villanova 74-66 on Wednesday night.
Freshman Alex Karaban added 15 points and Andre Jackson Jr. had 10 for the Huskies (14-0, 3-0 Big East).
No. 18 TCU breaks past Central Arkansas for 9th win in row
December 29, 2022 GMTFORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Emanuel Miller had 20 points with 10 rebounds, and No. 18 TCU extended its winning streak to nine games with a 103-57 victory over Central Arkansas on Wednesday.
With mix of blue-chips and 3-stars, Michigan develops top D
December 28, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The man in the middle of No. 2 Michigan's defense is Mazi Smith, a nose tackle with Herculean strength who arrived on campus as a highly touted prospect and is likely to leave as an high-round NFL draft pick.
Max’s wild ride: TCU QB Duggan goes from lost job to playoff
December 28, 2022 GMTIt has been a wild, four-year ride at TCU for quarterback Max Duggan.
He needed unexpected heart surgery before his sophomore year and played most of last season with a broken bone in his foot.
Michigan’s Smith says he delayed applying for weapon permit
December 28, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith said Wednesday he was in the process of applying for a concealed-weapon permit when a traffic stop earlier in the year led to him being charged with felony gun possession.
Power vs. speed: Michigan, TCU present unfamiliar challenges
December 27, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Asked to consider what previous opponents were similar to Michigan, TCU's defensive players and coordinator mention Kansas State a lot.
A bigger Kansas State.
“We see that they have a pretty huge O-line,” Horned Frogs linebacker Dee Winters said Tuesday.
TCU’s cornerbacks 2 examples of transfer portal success
December 27, 2022 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson knows a good cornerback when he sees one — no matter if the school's three letters are ULM or TCU.
So when he heard that the Horned Frogs were looking to add Louisiana-Monroe transfer Josh Newton, the first-team AP All-America cornerback immediately wanted to see if the new guy could make the jump from the Sun Belt Conference to the Big 12.