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Hero of Alamo Bowl eager for opportunity to lead TCU’s running backs
Steven Johnson
TCU running back Jeremy Payne became a fan favorite with his heroics in the Horned Frogs’ Alamo Bowl win over USC on New Year’s Eve.
Payne’s game-winning touchdown where he broke multiple tackles in overtime was one of the top highlights of bowl season and was the perfect way to cap off a strong run to end his sophomore season.
Payne averaged 95.2 rushing yards in TCU’s final five games, including rushing for 103 yards against Houston and 174 against Cincinnati. He rushed for 73 yards and added 50 more as a receiver against USC.
Thanks to the way he closed the year, Payne will enter 2026 as TCU’s undisputed lead back, and it’s an opportunity the junior has been waiting for.
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