Nick Watson has already done more than almost any other quarterback in TU history. 

After leading Tiffin to its second consecutive GMAC championship as well as its only NCAA playoff berth in 2019, Watson has already achieved what no other TU signal caller has accomplished. On top of that, he earned Great Midwest Player of the Year honors in 2020. In just six games, Watson completed almost 55 percent of his passes for nearly 1,500 yards and threw for 9 touchdowns vs. just one interception. He was conference offensive player of the week three times and averaged over 247 yards through the air per game. The redshirt senior was also a dual threat in the ground game while scoring seven rushing TD's to go with 337 yards and 5.7 yards per carry.

That gives Watson three All GMAC honors. In 2019 he earned GMAC Offensive Player of the Year while also landing all conference honors in 2018.

But it's not enough.

"Being GMAC champs is great but we know we can do more than that," said Watson. "We want a national championship at the end of the day."

For Watson, the spring 2021 season was a stepping stone in that direction.

"We prepared in the fall of 2020 for the spring season," said Watson. "We took the time to prepare ourselves on and off the field. The spring season showed us where we are as a football team. It showed us how much we grew and got better. The coaches held us responsible to be prepared. We wanted to use that as a chance to play and get ready for this fall and make an impact."

"Nick has grown tremendously into a leadership position," said Head Coach Cris Reisert. "Spring gave him a chance to get a half season in and get ready for the fall. This fall has been good for him so far and he has many new weapons to use."

Watson also has personal milestones within reach, milestones that will benefit the team in reaching their larger goals. He currently is second in TU history in completions, yards, and touchdowns, trailing only Canadian Football League-quarterback and TU alum Antonio Pipkin (2013-16).

To set new records, Watson will need 251 completions, 1545 yards, and 15 touchdowns. If he plays a full 11 game (possibly more with NCAA playoff games), his chances are good to hit those marks. He has averaged 2684 yards and 21 touchdowns per season so far in his career, and is averaging 208 completions per season, with a high of 236 completions in 2018. With numerous weapons to choose from this year in the passing game, he has an outside chance at the career completions mark.

Certainly another stellar season would continue to earn him looks from NFL scouts. After the 2021 season, anything could be possible.

"I am confident in this team and what it can do," said Watson. "I would like to continue playing, go to the NFL, and end up on one of these big posters in the Heminger Center. I see myself being part of Tiffin football for a very long time."