Nationwide Competitor Recruitment Analyst Marshall Levenson joins Jason Suchomel from OrangeBloods.com, Mark Passwaters from AggieYell.com and Ryan Younger TrojanSports.com to handle the three subjects and decide whether or not they consider every assertion to be FACT or FICTION.
1. Miller Moss will likely be within the Heisman dialogue sooner or later in 2024
Younger: FACT. With a severe caveat. Actually, I may reply this both approach for a variety of causes — Miller Moss pitched one full sport, USC is getting its first Huge Ten schedule, there are actual questions in regards to the offensive line — however the greatest motive to say the fantasy right here would be the schedule USC. The Trojans have a entrance gauntlet that features LSU (in Las Vegas), defending nationwide champion Michigan on the street, Wisconsin, a street sport at Minnesota after which Penn State. Moss can put up nice stats in these video games, but when the Trojans go 3-3 (together with a house sport in opposition to Utah State), he will not be a Heisman contender, no matter numbers. So why am I stating the very fact despite this? Effectively, it will be silly to reject anybody outright Lincoln Riley QB as a Heisman contender contemplating he coached three winners and one other.
Moss threw for 372 yards and 6 touchdowns in opposition to a stout Louisville protection in his solely profession begin. He is aware of Riley’s offense in and out and has the coach’s belief. And he has a dynamic receiving corps with second-year abilities Zachariah Department, Duce Robinson, Mackay Lemon and Ja’Koby Lane all prepared to interrupt by way of. I consider the numbers will likely be for Moss, and whereas I definitely see a possible 3-3 (or worse) begin in objective, I am additionally bullish on the protection being a lot better with new personnel and a few key additions and assume that it is extremely doable that USC will shock individuals this yr. If the Trojans go 4-2 or higher in these first six video games, the schedule will likely be far more favorable within the second half and Moss can no less than put himself within the dialog.
If we’ll wager whether or not he is a Heisman finalist, I would need to wager he is not. However for the reason that questions stay — will Moss be within the Heisman dialogue sooner or later — I will say a reticent sure.
Levenson: FETASTRA. I am fairly positive Miller Moss is Lincoln Riley’s authorized guardian. I used to be bought after the bowl sport wherein he threw six touchdowns. However as Younger mentions, I do not assume the Trojans’ file will assist any potential Heisman speak. Whereas he’ll possible put up the numbers, USC faces a tricky schedule.
Dealing with LSU and Michigan within the first three weeks may put them off to a 1-2 begin, which might possible restrict any Heisman speak that might occur whatever the quantity he calls. Together with Wisconsin and a visit to Minnesota, it is a feeling USC should really feel on the street. There are sufficient video games on the schedule, even after that might hinder the hype for USC or their particular person efforts.
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2. Texas must be thought of the favourite to win the SEC
Sukhomel: FICTION LITERATURE. I got here very near confirming this reality, however within the first yr it appears a bit formidable and maybe overconfident. Would it not shock me if the Longhorns received the league in yr one? In no way. Texas has a proficient roster and expertise at key positions, particularly quarterback. However it is going to be a serious step up within the week-to-week competitors, so Texas must be laser-focused. I might most likely make Georgia the favourite and Texas the second.
Levenson: FACT. Possibly I am tiptoeing over the semantics, however that is okay. If I have been selecting a “favourite” to win the SEC in 2024, Texas would not be the choose, however the “favourite” I would agree with. I see Texas as one of many high three groups within the SEC at this level, even with their lack of convention expertise. The schedule is favorable, with solely two, possibly three, spectacular video games within the convention. And solely one in all them is in an actual street environment. Texas will host Georgia, face Oklahoma within the Cotton Bowl and journey to School Station to face Texas A&M. I see Texas most likely going 2-1 in these video games. And I do not see a loss wherever else within the schedule. If the Longhorns go 11-1 in postseason play, this veteran roster must be alive for the remainder of the season.
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3. Noah Thomas will likely be Texas A&M’s main receiver in 2024.
Paswaters: FACT. I used to be tempted to say that Jahde Walker and rookie Cyrus Allen look good, however the actuality is that Conner Weigman has a relationship with Noah Thomas. Each have been slowed by accidents final season, however within the two video games they performed collectively, Thomas had 10 catches for 112 yards — and 4 touchdowns. Texas A&M’s 2022 class has drawn numerous offense, however these two guys may draw numerous constructive consideration this yr.
Levenson. MALTA. As improbable an athlete as former four-star Thomas is, it may be too exhausting to disregard what Jahde Walker has achieved in his first yr with this system. His 590 yards have been second on the workforce in 2023, behind solely NFL-bound Aeneas Smith. The large stat that makes me assume Walker could have a big effect this coming season is that the Aggies have been 6-3 in video games he performed, whereas they have been 1-3 in video games he didn’t seem. I consider Thomas will likely be a official second possibility who will likely be a giant matchup within the sport, whereas Walker would be the first possibility and end with extra targets and catches.
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