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Is Penn State QB Trace McSorley a legitimate Heisman contender? Here’s what we think

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley already belongs in the conversation for the best Nittany Lions’ signal-caller of all-time. He’ll leave the university with virtually every major passing record.

But is he the best in the country? And where does he belong in the Heisman Trophy conversation?

We asked our two resident Penn State experts, John McGonigal and Josh Moyer, whether they thought McSorley was a legitimate Heisman contender. Here’s what they said:

John McGonigal: Legitimate contender

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Of the 67 quarterbacks nationwide with 100 passing attempts or more, McSorley ranks 61st in completion percentage (53.