TOLEDO, Ohio – Toledo junior quarterback Tucker Gleason was recognized among the Manning Award Stars of the Week and the Davey O'Brien Foundation's "Great 8," the respective organizations announced on Monday.
Gleason was recognized among eight top quarterbacks from the Manning Award and 16 signal callers from Davey O'Brien after the Great 8 committee elected to use its "Davey Double." His play helped Toledo to a 41-17 victory at Mississippi State on Saturday, Toledo's first victory over the SEC and the "Power Four" in nine years.
Against the Bulldogs, Gleason put up a 23-for-28 passing performance for 285 yards and three touchdowns without a turnover.