![]() ![]() The TCU touchdowns were separated by just 1 minute 33 seconds. McCarthy's pass was intercepted to Dee Winters and returned 29 yards for a touchdown that gave TCU a 34-16 lead after a failed point after attempt. The Horned Frogs opened the possession with a 46-yard pass to Quentin Johnston before going to Demercado for the duration. TCU needed just 2 minutes - six plays to cover 75 yards - to built its lead back to 28-16.Įmari Demercado carried the ball five straight times to end the drive, including the 1-yard touchdown push. With just 3 seconds left in the quarter, TCU attempted a final play only to have running back Emari Demercado fumble and Michigan recover at the TCU 27. The final one took just 46 seconds off the clock. The sequence ended a quarter in which there were six scoring drives of 2 minutes 17 seconds or shorter. Michigan capped the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run by Kalel Mullings and a 2-point conversion from quarterback J.J. In a wild third quarter, Michigan and TCU combined to score 44 points. TCU then tacked on a 33-yard field goal to increase its lead to 51-38. Three plays, 79 yards, 59 seconds as this NASCAR race continues unabated. He turned the corner and, with no blue jerseys in sight, raced down the right sideline 76 yards to put the Horned Frogs back up, 48-38. On third and 7, Max Duggan unloaded a short pass to beat the Michigan blitz, and the ball hit Quentin Johnston in stride crossing from left to right. McCarthy’s two-point conversion pass to Ronnie Bell was good, and just like that it was TCU 41, Michigan 38.Īnd, just like that, TCU answered. Two plays later Michigan cut the lead back to single digits when Roman Wilson scored from the 18, pinwheeling in the air after colliding with two TCU defenders at the goal line. The fourth quarter opened with officials, after video review, ruling the TCU fumble stood. Jake Moody's PAT made him the highest-scoring player in Michigan football history with 355 points. The 56-yard, 9-play scoring drive made this the highest-scoring game in Fiesta Bowl history. McCarthy found Roman Wilson alone in the right side of the end zone, and the Wolverines were not done, cutting the TCU lead to 51-45 with 3:18 left in regulation. The sledding got a little tougher from there, but Michigan converted two third downs to set up a first-and-goal at the 4. Two plays later came a pivotal moment - a 26-yard pass interference penalty called against TCU’s Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson - put the Wolverines at the TCU 26. McCarthy finished 20-of-34 for 343 yards, and also had two touchdown passes and two interceptions.ĭemercado led all rushers with 150 yards on 17 carries with one score Michigan's Edwards ran for 119 yards on 23 carries Michigan's not done yetĪ rare 3-and-out by TCU and a 40-yard punt put Michigan in business at its 44 with 6:30 left. TCU's Max Duggan ended the night 14-of-29 for 225 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. The game's offensive MVP was TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnson (6 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown), and teammate linebacker Dee Winters (second-half pick six) was the defensive MVP. Moore: TCU proves upstarts belong with bluebloods One TCU kneel-down, and the game was over. Still, there was one last minute of nail-biting tension for TCU as officials considered whether there was targeting on the play. A heroic effort to keep the play alive ended short of the first down. McCarthy’s pass to the right flat intended for Donovan Edwards was deflected by safety Millard Bradford, and that left one final play for the Wolverines.īut McCarthy wasn’t ready for the shotgun snap, the ball bouncing off his knees. Then came a false start penalty, pushing Michigan back to its 25, third and 10. McCarthy scrambled for 5 yards on first down, then overshot Roman Wilson and nearly saw the pass intercepted by a slipping Emari Demercado. The Horned Frogs got one first down but were forced to punt back to Michigan, which took over at its 25 with 52 seconds left. TCU took possession for the final time at its own 10 looking to burn the last 3:18 off the clock. 9 against either Georgia or Ohio State, who played the late Saturday semifinal at the Peach Bowl. Next stop: Los Angeles and the CFP championship game on Jan. TCU survives final Michigan threatĪ night of nervous moments for TCU had a few more in store for the Horned Frogs faithful, but the underdogs prevailed 51-45 in the highest-scoring Fiesta Bowl in history. Live updates from the College Football Playoff semifinal game: No. View Gallery: Photos: Vrbo Fiesta Bowl 2022 CFP semifinal TCU vs. ![]()
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