TCU Horned Frogs Offensive Players to Watch Vs. Texas Tech

Sonny Dykes is known for two things in the world of college football. The first is stellar quarterback play. The second is an efficient offense. 

Dykes is set to take over as head coach for TCU following his success at SMU. Quarterbacks have often been linked to his name, as he’s developed some of the top passers in recent memory in college. During his time at Cal, he turned Jared Goff into the No. 1 overall pick. At SMU, Shane Buechele became a two-time 3,000-yard passer on the way to leading the Mustangs to back-to-back winning records. 

Currently, Dykes is watching two very different passers battle it out in Fort Worth for starting reps. He could elect to go with Max Duggan, who’s been TCU’s primary starter since 2019. Then again, Dykes’ relationship with Chandler Morris might carry weight moving into Week 1. 

Outside of quarterback. TCU’s offense will be looking for more explosive plays from its backfield following the departure of running back Zach Evans. Prior to transferring to Ole Miss this offseason, Evans averaged 7.0 yards per carry on the way to rushing for 648 yards. 

Can the Horned Frogs find their balance before Week 10’s showdown against Texas Tech? 

Be sure to stick with RedRaiderReview.com as we preview every aspect of the matchup with the Horned Frogs throughout the week.

Now, here’s a look at some of the top defensive players to watch for TCU.

QB Max Duggan 

Duggan has the reps and the experience. Most coaches won’t care about that when electing to join a new roster, but that could be a difference-maker for Dykes if TCU is looking to be a contender right out the gate. 

Last season. Duggan actually posted a career-high in completion percentage (63.9), yards per passing attempt (9.0) and touchdowns (16). He also took 20 sacks and never seemed to feel comfortable behind the line of scrimmage. Under Dykes, Duggan beleives his role will be much easier in terms of decision-making and mental processing. 

“It’s really quarterback friendly. You can tell by the past teams and quarterbacks he’s had,” Duggan said. “There have been a ton of great ones that played in the NFL, that were great in college. There’s…