University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa quarterback Brayden Schager is among a group of 80 athletes named to the watch list for the 88th Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the outstanding player in college football.
Last season, Schager led the Mountain West in passing yards (3,542), touchdown passes (26), points responsible for (168), and ranked No. 2 in total offense (277.3 yards per game). He completed 63.2% of his attempts (332-of-525) and was named honorable mention all-Mountain West.
He is one of six Mountain West players named to the watch list.
Semifinalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced November 12, the three finalists will be unveiled November 26 and the winner will be announced on December 12.
The Maxwell Award is presented to college football’s Player of the Year annually since 1937, and is named in honor of Robert “Tiny” Maxwell, who was a former standout at Swarthmore College and a renowned sportswriter and football official.
