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  For all the chatter about TCU's prolific passing, its offense starts with the run game. But that element might be weakened in the national championship due to running back Kendre Miller's injury. Miller, who ran for 1,399 yards and 17 touchdowns this season, will be a game-time decision Monday after sustaining a knee injury in the Fiesta Bowl. TCU is a two-touchdown underdog against Georgia, so it can't afford to be short-handed. Miller was an underappreciated contributor to one of the nation's top offenses. "We're still optimistic that he's going to be able to play," coach Sonny Dykes said Saturday. Miller will go through warmups before the parties decide.

If Miller is limited or can't play, the Horned Frogs will rely heavily on Emari Demercado, who ran for 150 yards on 17 carries against Michigan in TCU's last game. His success quelled some concerns given he produced against the country's seventh-ranked rushing defense. Georgia has the No. 2 rush defense nationally, surrendering 80 yards per game. TCU promises its game plan won't change if Miller misses the game, largely because of its confidence in Demercado, whose final collegiate game will be in his hometown of Inglewood, Calif. The Frogs also have Emani Bailey and Trent Battle. "We believe in Emari," offensive coordinator Garrett Riley said. "We believe in the rest of the running back group. So, no, (the strategy) doesn't really change. But obviously Kendre is a great player and a big reason of why we're here. But we believe in that group as a whole." - Atlanta Journal Constitution


rSr/2023 RB Emari DemercadoTexas Christian
News Source: Atlanta Journal Constitution



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