Top frogs
Lonta Hobbs, RB
123 yards rushing
3 touchdowns
8.2 yards a carry

At just 18 years old, Hobbs has assumed a significant role in the TCU offense scheme. The true freshman has become the breakaway threat that TCU has lacked since the departure of LaDainian Tomlinson. He makes his touchdown runs appear effortless.

LaMarcus McDonald, LB
16 tackles
6 TFL (15 yards)
4 sacks

McDonald shined in front of a national audience, making four sacks and blitzing past Southern Miss linemen at will. His enthusiastic, aggressive play inspired not only the rest of his teammates, but also a raucous TCU crowd.

—Jay Zuckerman