Frogs Headed to San Antonio; Accept Alamo Bowl Invite
12/7/2025 1:40:00 PM | Football
The game will pit the Frogs against #16 USC on Tuesday, Dec. 30.
FORT WORTH – On the 10th anniversary of one of the most improbable comebacks in college football history, the TCU Horned Frogs are headed to San Antonio to play in the 2025 Valero Alamo Bowl.
The game, slated for Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m., will see the Frogs (8-4) pitted against the No. 16 USC Trojans (9-3) out of the Big Ten Conference. The game will air on ESPN from the Alamodome.
TCU's history in the game is an explosive one as fans of the Purple and White will certainly recall the unforgettable moments of the 2016 game (played at the end of the 2015 season) that saw TCU rally from a 31-0 halftime deficit - on the back of a legendary half-time shirt swap - to win 47-41. Quarterback Bram Kohlhausen earned offensive MVP honors as he threw for 351 yards and accounted for four touchdowns including the triple-overtime winner, a rush around the right end.
In the 2017 game, the No. 13 Frogs defeated No. 15 Stanford 39-37 that saw 22 fourth quarter points between the two schools. Linebacker Travin Howard repeated as defensive MVP, and Cole Bunce's 33-yard field goal with 3:07 remaining proved to be the game winner. A final drive by the Cardinal was thwarted with 2:01 to go on an interception by Innis Gaines to seal it.
The match up against the Trojans is a fitting historical connection as well. TCU's program resurgence in the late 1990's began with the 1998 team's victory over USC in the Sun Bowl, 28-19, under then-head coach Dennis Franchione. Following that year, TCU went on to win four conference championships in the next seven seasons and double-digit win totals under Franchione and Gary Patterson in nine of the next 13 seasons. The Frogs are 3-2 all-time against USC and have not met since that Sun Bowl game.
Ticket Information and Travel Packages
Ticket information and travel packages for Frog fans traveling to San Antonio will be released shortly. Fans are encouraged to secure the best seats through the TCU Ticket Office which will also include premium seat options.
About the Bowl
The Valero Alamo Bowl was created in 1993 to bring enjoyment to South Texans, San Antonians, and visitors alike while creating positive economic impact, experiences and national attention for the community and participating universities.
The organization has produced 32 bowl games and served as the local host for 11 neutral site games. The 32 Valero Alamo Bowl games have combined to deliver over $1.2 billion in total economic impact to San Antonio, 173 million viewers on ESPN, 1.9 million attendees to the Alamodome, and over $174+ million to higher education through team payouts ($162+ million) and local scholarships ($12+ million).
Last year's Valero Alamo Bowl delivered one of the most memorable and high-profile results in event history. A record 8.0 million viewers tuned in on ABC, making it the most-watched non-CFP or New Year's Six bowl since the 2020 Citrus Bowl. Inside the Alamodome, a capacity crowd of 64,261 watched in person, marking the 12th sellout in the bowl's 32-year history and raising the average CFP-era attendance to 60,530, excluding the COVID-restricted year.
To get up-to-the-minute information, follow the Valero Alamo Bowl on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (@valeroalamobowl) or visit https://www.alamobowl.com/
The game, slated for Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m., will see the Frogs (8-4) pitted against the No. 16 USC Trojans (9-3) out of the Big Ten Conference. The game will air on ESPN from the Alamodome.
TCU's history in the game is an explosive one as fans of the Purple and White will certainly recall the unforgettable moments of the 2016 game (played at the end of the 2015 season) that saw TCU rally from a 31-0 halftime deficit - on the back of a legendary half-time shirt swap - to win 47-41. Quarterback Bram Kohlhausen earned offensive MVP honors as he threw for 351 yards and accounted for four touchdowns including the triple-overtime winner, a rush around the right end.
In the 2017 game, the No. 13 Frogs defeated No. 15 Stanford 39-37 that saw 22 fourth quarter points between the two schools. Linebacker Travin Howard repeated as defensive MVP, and Cole Bunce's 33-yard field goal with 3:07 remaining proved to be the game winner. A final drive by the Cardinal was thwarted with 2:01 to go on an interception by Innis Gaines to seal it.
The match up against the Trojans is a fitting historical connection as well. TCU's program resurgence in the late 1990's began with the 1998 team's victory over USC in the Sun Bowl, 28-19, under then-head coach Dennis Franchione. Following that year, TCU went on to win four conference championships in the next seven seasons and double-digit win totals under Franchione and Gary Patterson in nine of the next 13 seasons. The Frogs are 3-2 all-time against USC and have not met since that Sun Bowl game.
Ticket Information and Travel Packages
Ticket information and travel packages for Frog fans traveling to San Antonio will be released shortly. Fans are encouraged to secure the best seats through the TCU Ticket Office which will also include premium seat options.
About the Bowl
The Valero Alamo Bowl was created in 1993 to bring enjoyment to South Texans, San Antonians, and visitors alike while creating positive economic impact, experiences and national attention for the community and participating universities.
The organization has produced 32 bowl games and served as the local host for 11 neutral site games. The 32 Valero Alamo Bowl games have combined to deliver over $1.2 billion in total economic impact to San Antonio, 173 million viewers on ESPN, 1.9 million attendees to the Alamodome, and over $174+ million to higher education through team payouts ($162+ million) and local scholarships ($12+ million).
Last year's Valero Alamo Bowl delivered one of the most memorable and high-profile results in event history. A record 8.0 million viewers tuned in on ABC, making it the most-watched non-CFP or New Year's Six bowl since the 2020 Citrus Bowl. Inside the Alamodome, a capacity crowd of 64,261 watched in person, marking the 12th sellout in the bowl's 32-year history and raising the average CFP-era attendance to 60,530, excluding the COVID-restricted year.
To get up-to-the-minute information, follow the Valero Alamo Bowl on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X (@valeroalamobowl) or visit https://www.alamobowl.com/
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