Maryland football quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa was named as one of eight finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season on Thursday.
Tagovailoa finished the regular season with 2,787 passing yards and 21 total touchdowns, leading the Terps to their second consecutive bowl appearance. He continued to cement his status as one of the great Maryland quarterbacks, becoming the program’s leader in both career passing yards and touchdowns.
His brother, Tua, the current quarterback of the Miami Dolphins, took home the award in both 2018 and 2019.
“The Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award showcases the tremendous impact of our Polynesian student-athletes in college football,” said Jesse Sapolu, chairman and co-founder of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, in a release Wednesday afternoon.