SMU
J.J. McDERMOTT/ QUARTERBACK
The senior transfer from New Mexico State took over as the starting quarterback just a couple of snaps into the Texas A&M game this season. McDermott has helped the Mustangs advance to 3-0 so far this season. He has thrown for 1133 yards and four touchdowns, which ranks 10th in the nation. Against Memphis alone this season, McDermott threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns.
ZACH LINE/ RUNNING BACK
During his sophomore year, Line rushed for 1,494 yards and 10 touchdowns. In Line’s junior year, he carried the ball for 139 yards and a touchdown. This year Line has reigned the end zone 11 times which ranks second in the nation. Line set a school and Conference USA record when he scored five touchdowns early this season again Northwestern State.
DARIUS JOHNSON/ WIDE RECEIVER
The junior wide receiver has already gone over the 100 yard receiving mark in two games this season and has caught a total of two touchdowns. During the Armed Forces Bowl last year Johnson had nine receptions for 152 yards and a touchdown. He finished his season with 78 receptions for 845 yards and six touchdowns last season.
TCU
CASEY PASCALL/ QUARTERBACK
The sophomore quarterback came into the season replacing former Horned Frog, Andy Dalton who led the Horned Frogs in a undefeated season and a Rose Bowl victory. This year Pascall has thrown for a total of ten touchdowns and two interceptions. Last Saturday against Portland State, Pachall completed 14-of-20 passes for 214 yards with three touchdowns and one interception.
MATTHEW TUCKER/ RUNNING BACK
In his TCU career, Tucker’s rushed for 1651 yards and 20 touchdowns. He has not had a 100 yard game this year, but his best rushing performance came against Air Force this seasons when he totaled 16 carries for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
JOSH BOYCE/ WIDE RECEIVER
In 2010 Boyce led the team with 646 receiving yards and six touchdowns. He played in all 13 games as a freshman and had his best performance against BYU when he caught eight passes for a career high 127 yards and two touchdowns. Last season Boyce caught three passes for touchdowns. This year aginst Louisiana-Monroe, Boyce had seven receptions for 134 yards and a score.
