The 2000 TCU Horned Frogs football team represented Texas Christian University (TCU) as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 2000 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third and final season under head coach Dennis Franchione, the Horned Frogs compiled an overall record of 10–2 with a mark of 7–1 in conference play, sharing the WAC title with UTEP. TCU was invited to the Mobile Alabama Bowl, where the Horned Frogs lost to Southern Miss. Franchione resigned at the conclusion of the regular season to become the head football coach at the University of Alabama. TCU's defensive coordinator, Gary Patterson, was appointed to succeed Franchione as head coach. He led the Horned Frogs in their bowl game in December 2000 and remained the program's head coach until 2021. The team played home games at Amon G. Carter Stadium, which is located on TCU's campus in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Awards and honors LaDainian Tomlinson: Doak Walker Award
Players drafted into the NFL LaDainian Tomlinson Running back 1 5 San Diego ChargersAaron Schobel Defensive end246 Buffalo BillsGeorge Layne Running back 4 108 Kansas City ChiefsCurtis Fuller Defensive back4 127 Seattle SeahawksShawn Worthen Defensive tackle 4 130 Minnesota VikingsCedric James Wide receiver 4 131 Minnesota Vikings
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