TCU quarterback Max Duggan has been named a finalist for the 2022 Davey O’Brien Award, which is given annually to the nation’s top quarterback.
Duggan is the first Horned Frog to be named a finalist since Trevone Boykin in the 2014-15 season.
So many great moments, so many fantastic players. Wish we could name them all. But after all the throws, the runs, the touchdowns, the challenges, the wins and the blood, sweat and tears, here are our 3 finalists for the 2022 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award! #DaveyQBs pic.twitter.com/yCeYL4YcN9
— Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award (@daveyobrien) November 29, 2022
The award’s namesake led TCU to a national championship in 1938, winning a Heisman in the process. 84 years later, Duggan has an opportunity to carry on his legacy.
Duggan has led the Horned Frogs, ranked 7th in the Big 12 preseason poll, to a 12-0 record. With the College Football Playoffs just around the corner, TCU’s resume is stronger than ever.
Duggan, statistically, has had an outstanding year. His 171.3 passing efficiency rating ranks fourth in the nation and he has scored three or more touchdowns in eight starts this season.
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— Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award (@daveyobrien) November 29, 2022
To head coach Sonny Dykes, however, Duggan’s statistics fail to reveal his true value. On Nov. 22, Dykes said the Horned Frog QB is a great decision-maker and leader, which won’t show up in a stat sheet. He added the team has an “undying belief” in Duggan, who only cares about playing winning football.
Other finalists include USC’s Caleb Williams and Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud.
