Fiesta Bowl

The first-ever meeting between No. 3 TCU and No. 2 Michigan was an instant classic. It was a showdown between the underdog and the blue blood, between a first-year head coach and an eight-year program veteran. A freshly broken three-year bowl drought versus back-to-back conference champions and CFP appearances.

In a back-and-forth battle in front of a sellout crowd of 71,723, the Horned Frogs and Wolverines combined for a Fiesta Bowl record 96 points, including a 69-point second half. At the end of it all, TCU posted a 51-45 victory to advance to the national championship and record arguably the biggest win in school history.

Two interception returns for touchdowns served as a catalyst, including a Dee Winters score off an interception. The Wolverines trailed, 34-16, at that point but Michigan came back to close within 41-38.

Facing a 3rd and 7 from his own 24-yard line, TCU QB

Max Duggan tossed a screen to Quentin Johnston who scampered 76 yards for a touchdown that returned the momentum back to the Horned Frogs.

Johnston earned Offensive Player of the Game honors, with six receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown. The defensive honor went to Winters, who notched seven tackles – including three tackles for loss – one PBU, and the interception return.