JACKSON – Mississippi State quarterback Dak Prescott was named the winner of the 20th annual C Spire Conerly Trophy, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced Tuesday night. Prescott is the first player in history to win the award in back-to-back seasons, while MSU is the first school to win the award seven times.
“I am humbled to be named the winner of this year’s Conerly Trophy,” Prescott said. “This trophy represents the hard work and dedication of my teammates, coaches and people around me and I am grateful for them.”
Given annually to the best college football player in Mississippi, Prescott earned the honor after being the only player in the Southeastern Conference to lead his team in both passing yards (3,413) and rushing yards (541) on the season.