ESPN spotlights TCU's unforgettable Alamo Bowl comeback and standout players, solidifying their national acclaim beyond the 2025 season.
As TCU turns the page toward the 2026 season, the Horned Frogs are still collecting national recognition for what they accomplished a year ago.
ESPN shined a spotlight on the program this week, honoring TCU with multiple inclusions across its year-end lists, while a memorable postseason performance added a career milestone for one Horned Frog quarterback.
The most prominent team recognition came from ESPN’s ranking of the Top 100 Games of the 2025 college football season. TCU’s unforgettable overtime comeback in the Valero Alamo Bowl landed inside the top 30 nationally, a nod to both the drama and the moment.
The game featured late heroics, a raucous atmosphere, and a national audience that tuned in despite several high-profile absences on both sidelines. In a season filled with chaos and comebacks, TCU’s bowl victory stood out as must-watch football.
ESPN analyst Bill Connelly described the game as a perfect snapshot of the modern era—short-handed rosters, massive viewership, and nonstop entertainment.
For TCU fans, it was also a reminder of the resilience that defined the 2025 team.
Individual accolades followed. Wide receiver Eric McAlister earned a spot on ESPN’s Top 100 Players list, checking in at No. 98 overall after a historic season. McAlister finished with 1,190 receiving yards, the second-highest total in program history, while adding 10 touchdowns on 72 receptions.
Beyond the numbers, he was widely praised for his leadership, particularly in the days leading up to the bowl game.
McAlister’s production gave TCU a consistent offensive weapon and a calming presence when games tightened. His inclusion on the list placed him among the nation’s most productive players, regardless of position.
The Alamo Bowl also delivered a career-defining moment for Ken Seals. Making his first - and only - start as a Horned Frog, Seals orchestrated a comeback from a double-digit deficit and guided TCU to the trophy.
That performance earned him recognition from the Davey O’Brien Foundation, which named Seals to its postseason “Great 8” list of quarterbacks.
Seals joined a group that included some of the sport’s biggest names, a fitting cap to a night that etched his name into TCU lore.
For a program ranked inside the top 25 and already focused on the future, these honors serve as both validation and momentum.
The message is clear ... what TCU accomplished in 2025 didn’t just matter in Fort Worth—it resonated nationwide.