Coming into his junior year, much of the focus was on how TCU quarterback Max Duggan could improve upon his accuracy as a passer. However after seeing Duggan complete 14 of his 19 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown, Horned Frog head coach Gary Patterson had his eyes on what has been his quarterback’s strength since Day 1 during Duggan’s only touchdown pass of the night: his athleticism and ability to challenge defenses on the ground.
“I think it [the touchdown pass] has to do with protection, the fact that you’re not getting caved in there, and that’s the problem with the three-man rush,” Patterson said.