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Cameron Ward Named to National Award Final Watch Lists

PULLMAN, Wash. (October 31, 2023) – Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward was named a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and to the Davey O'Brien Award Class of 2023.

Ward is one of 10 finalists for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award given to the quarterback who is a college senior or fourth-year junior. Ward is joined on the list by Pac-12 Conference quarterbacks Bo Nix (Oregon), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington) and Caleb Williams (USC). Cougar quarterback Gardner Minshew II won the award in 2018.

Ward is one of 35 quarterbacks named to the 2023 Davey O'Brien Award 2023 Class, the award presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award.