Chart: Five Horned Frogs to watch

September 2, 2015 at 3:51AM
Offensive player of the game TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin flexes on stage after beating Mississippi 42-3 to win the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Curtis Compton) ORG XMIT: MIN2015010220133406
TCU quarterback Trevone Boykin wore the look of a champion last year, and he returns plenty of help in 2015. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Five Frogs to watch

TCU is loaded with talent, but here are five players Gophers fans should fear:

1. Trevone Boykin, QB: Enters season as a leading Heisman Trophy candidate. Set school records for passing yards, total touchdowns and total offense last season.

2. Josh Doctson, WR: Set school records for receiving yards (1,018) and touchdown catches (11) last season. Two of those TDs came against the Gophers, including a leaping, one-handed grab in the end zone.

3. Kolby Listenbee, WR: A sprinter on TCU's track and field team, he's considered one of the fastest players in college football. He gives their offense a deep threat.

4. Davion Pierson, DT: Recorded four tackles and 1½ sacks against the Gophers last season. Was selected to the preseason All-Big 12 team.

5. Jaden Oberkrom, K: A four-year starter, he led all kickers nationally in scoring last season with 142 points. He has made 67.7 percent of his career kicks from 40-plus yards.

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