TCU Football: Breaking down the QB battle for 2019 season

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 03: Michael Collins #10 of the TCU Horned Frogs throws against the Kansas State Wildcats in the second half at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 03, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Michael Collins has starting experience

Michael Collins, who is now a junior and a transfer from Penn, started four games for TCU in 2018 and appeared in nine games. He was injured in the second to last game of the regular season against Baylor so he missed the last game of the year and the bowl game.

While he had an up and down 2018 season, he got valuable playing and took care of the football as he only threw two interceptions in 140 attempts. He showed potential and the ability to be a capable and reliable quarterback. For a coach like Gary Patterson, if you take care of the football you will have a shot at the starting job.

What Collins would bring as the starter

Experience playing Big 12 teams
Showed he can take care of the football
With more experience the more likely there is for improvement

Below is a clip from Collins in TCU’s win against Kansas State last year. Despite dropping the snap, Collins does a good job staying calm, and taking a shot downfield, giving his receiver a chance to make a play.

If the staff is looking for experience, Collins might just be the guy.

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