Five takeaways from USC's 30-27 overtime Alamo Bowl loss to TCU

by: Erik McKinney12/31/25ErikTMcKinney

TCU Horned Frogs quarterback Ken Seals (9) carries the ball against USC Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II (23) in the first half during the Alamo Bowl at Alamodome. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

Five major takeaways from the 30-27 overtime loss by the USC Trojans to the TCU Horned Frogs in the Valero Alamo Bowl.

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