Unlike 2014, the TCU Horned Frogs entered this season with high expectations. Despite numerous injuries and attrition, especially on defense, the Frogs have been able to remain undefeated.
Not surprisingly, TCU is ranked in the top 10 of the College Football Playoff selection committee's first poll for 2015. However, the committee views TCU as the second-best team in the Big 12 and, if the season ended today, not playoff worthy.
The good news for TCU is there's already been a precedent set of teams shooting up the rankings in the final weeks (i.e. Ohio State, which started No.