A Late Hero Emerges: TCU's Unexpected Victory in the Alamo Bowl

Ken Seals, a sixth-year senior, finally got his chance to shine in his last college game. He stepped up as the starting quarterback for TCU after the original starter, Josh Hoover, left the team. Seals didn't just play; he led his team to a thrilling 30-27 victory over the 16th-ranked USC Trojans in the Alamo Bowl. The game was intense, with both teams fighting hard. Seals made some crucial plays in the final minutes of regulation, leading two scoring drives. He even threw the winning touchdown pass in overtime. His performance was impressive, completing 29 out of 40 passes for 258 yards. One of the most exciting moments was when Seals found running back Jeremy Payne with a short pass. Payne then broke multiple tackles and ran down the sideline for a touchdown. This play was a game-changer and showed Payne's agility and determination.Seals grew up as a TCU fan, so playing for his home team in his final college game made the victory even sweeter. He said his mentality was to give it his all since it was his last game. TCU's defense also played a significant role, limiting USC to a field goal in overtime despite a pass-interference call that gave USC a first down. USC's quarterback, Jayden Maiava, had a good game with 280 passing yards and a touchdown, but he also threw two interceptions. The Trojans struggled in the red zone and failed to win 10 games for the third straight season. Meanwhile, TCU's offense was prolific this season, but they will have to start anew next year with key players and coaches leaving the team. Looking ahead, USC will host Fresno State next season, which could be the start of Maiava's Heisman Trophy campaign. TCU will face North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland, to kick off their season.