Toledo, Ohio – Senior quarterback Logan Woodside (Frankfort, Ky.) was named MAC Offensive Player of the Year and the Vern Smith Leadership Award winner, the Mid-American Conference announced today.
Jason Candle was named the MAC Coach of the Year after leading the Rockets to a 10-2 record in his second year as head coach. The Rockets won the MAC West Division with a 7-1 league record and will play East Division champion Akron for the MAC championship title on Saturday.
Woodside was 225-of-345 passing for 3,451 yards and 24 touchdowns this season. His 3,451 passing yards leads the MAC and ranks 13th nationally, while his 24 touchdown passes also leads the MAC and is tied for 24th in the country.