'Extra juice': Title-seeking TCU used to underdog label
TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston and head coach Sonny Dykes hold the trophy after the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU defeated Michigan 51-45. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston and head coach Sonny Dykes hold the trophy after the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU defeated Michigan 51-45. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Dec. 31, 2022 09:07 PM EST
TCU offensive tackle Marcus Williams (71) celebrates with teammates after the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU defeated Michigan 51-45. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

TCU offensive tackle Marcus Williams (71) celebrates with teammates after the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. TCU defeated Michigan 51-45. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Dec. 31, 2022 08:53 PM EST
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws under pressure from TCU linebacker Dee Winters (13) during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws under pressure from TCU linebacker Dee Winters (13) during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Dec. 31, 2022 08:00 PM EST
Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson scores a touchdown as *TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Michigan wide receiver Roman Wilson scores a touchdown as *TCU linebacker Jamoi Hodge defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Dec. 31, 2022 07:21 PM EST
TCU head football coach Sonny Dykes gestures as he speaks to reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. TCU plays Georgia in the national championship NCAA college football game on Monday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

TCU head football coach Sonny Dykes gestures as he speaks to reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. TCU plays Georgia in the national championship NCAA college football game on Monday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Jan. 03, 2023 03:57 PM EST
TCU safety Dillon Horton smiles while speaking in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. TCU plays Georgia in the national championship NCAA college football game on Monday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

TCU safety Dillon Horton smiles while speaking in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. TCU plays Georgia in the national championship NCAA college football game on Monday. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Jan. 03, 2023 03:59 PM EST
TCU linebacker Dee Winters (13) runs back an interception for a touchdown as Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

TCU linebacker Dee Winters (13) runs back an interception for a touchdown as Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) defends during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Dec. 31, 2022 06:55 PM EST