Big 12 Football: 5 dark horse candidates for 2021 Heisman
By Phil Poling
Junior. 15. Quarterback. Max Duggan. player. 872. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis
*Heisman Odds +7500
In his first two seasons at TCU, Max Duggan started 19 of 22 possible games – including 10 as a true freshman in 2019. He tallied 4,953 scrimmage yards and 42 total touchdowns over that span, but the Horned Frogs went just 9-10 when Duggan started.
When it comes to the Heisman, though, how does a player like Duggan stand a chance? It’s simple, really: he has a nose for the endzone.
In 10 games last season due to COVID-19, Duggan scored 10 rushing touchdowns – good enough for second in the Big 12. With a handful of weapons around him returning, he’ll surely improve on his 1,795 passing yards and 10 passing scores from last year.
Combine his running and expected improvement in throwing, and a magical season could pit Duggan at the center of the 2021 Heisman Trophy conversation.