ACC Football: Each team's top Heisman Trophy candidate for 2019

ACC Football: Each team’s top Heisman Trophy candidate for 2019

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers reacts after his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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SYRACUSE, NY – NOVEMBER 25: Moe Neal #21 of the Syracuse Orange fends off Lukas Denis #21 of the Boston College Eagles during the second half at the Carrier Dome on November 25, 2017 in Syracuse, New York. Boston College defeats Syracuse 42-14. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

Syracuse: Moe Neal, RB

In 2018, Syracuse reached double digit wins on the arm and legs of Eric Dungey. He wasn’t only a great quarterback, but also the emotional leader of this team.

With Dungey now gone, and shaky sophomore Tommy DeVito taking over the quarterback, it is Moe Neal who will take over the Dungey role.

He, as a senior, will have to fill the leadership void that is left by Dungey’s departure. He will also have to shoulder a good amount of the offensive load. DeVito’s career numbers don’t inspire much confidence, with a 50.6 completion percentage and a four to three touchdown to interception ratio. This offense will need to establish a strong running game, led by Neal.

The screen game could become another tool used to help the young passer, so Neal could open up another facet of his game.

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