BREAKING: TCU pulls off largest upset in CFP history with win over Michigan in Fiesta Bowl
The Horned Frogs are National Championship bound after taking downIt was Michigan's first loss of the season, and TCU is now the first Big 12 team to win aTheir victory is also the largest upset in CFP history, surpassing the 2014 semifinal when No. 4 Ohio State beat No. 1 Alabama as seven-point dogs.
The third quarter, though, was a tremendous back-and-forth. TCU punted on their first drive of the second half, and although Michigan got inside the 10-yard line quickly, the Frogs held them to a field goal. On their next drive, Duggan threw a pick, and three plays later, the Wolverines scored on a flea flicker to make it 21-16. TCU made quick amends, going 75 yards in just two minutes and taking a 28-16 lead after Emari Demercado’s one-yard score.
In all, there were 44 points scored in the third quarter – 24 by the Wolverines, and 20 by TCU. But a wild quarter needed one more wild play – TCU fumbled on the final play of the period, and it was recovered by Michigan at the TCU 27. Once again, each time Michigan seemed dead, they were revived. Michigan wasn't dead yet, as Wilson scored another touchdown with 3:18 to go, and made it a six-point game. Michigan forced a TCU punt and had one more chance, needing to go 75 yards in 52 seconds, but they were stuck in their tracks, and TCU held on to the victory.
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