TCU Horned Frogs

The TCU Horned Frogs represent Texas Christian University, competing in the Big 12 Conference from Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. The Horned Frogs embody the spirit of a private school that punches above its weight, with a program that reached the College Football Playoff in 2022. TCU has cultivated a diverse offensive identity and a defense-first tradition. The program competes in the Big 12 with the Revivalry against Baylor and the Iron Skillet against SMU. Horned Frog fans pack the renovated stadium and have celebrated conference championships and a national championship game appearance. TCU's purple and white and the unique mascot create a distinctive identity.

TCU football began in 1896, and the program claimed national championships in 1935 and 1938 under Dutch Meyer. Davey O'Brien won the Heisman in 1938. The Horned Frogs have produced NFL stars including LaDainian Tomlinson, Andy Dalton, and Trevon Diggs. Gary Patterson built TCU into a national power over two decades. The 2022 team reached the College Football Playoff national championship game in one of the greatest underdog runs in playoff history. The rivalry with SMU—the Iron Skillet—and with Baylor have defined the schedule. TCU's identity as a program that competes with the nation's best has been proven across eras.