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Kansas State football: 3 reasons why Skylar Thompson is a darkhorse Maxwell Award candidate

Sep 26, 2020; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Skylar Thompson (10 )throws during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Skylar Thompson was one of two members of the Kansas State football team to find his name on the 2021 Maxwell Award watch list. Here’s why he’s an under the radar, darkhorse candidate for the award.

It’s finally watch list season, folks. The college football world is full of previews and predictions and opinions and media days.