For weeks, TCU football fans had been reminded of 2014.
Now they are again.
The 2014 Horned Frogs suffered one loss, rebounded to win out and earned consideration for the College Football Playoff.
Can the 2017 Frogs do the same?
Sure.
But three years ago, an 11-1 regular season and Big 12 co-championship proved to be no sure ticket to the CFP. And it won’t be this year, either, even if TCU were to take out Texas, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Baylor and whoever in the Big 12 title game.
But it’s the only road that gives them a chance at the final four after Saturday’s 14-7 loss at Iowa State.