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John Mateer Added to Maxwell Award Watch List

PULLMAN, Wash. (October 18, 2024) – Washington State quarterback John Mateer was one of 17 players added to the 2024 Maxwell Award Watch List, the Maxwell Football Club announced this week.

The Maxwell Award is presented to the college player of the year. The Maxwell Award has been presented to the College Player of the Year since 1937 and is named in honor of Robert "Tiny" Maxwell who was a former standout at Swarthmore College and a renowned sportswriter and football official.

Mateer enters the week with 1,601 passing yards, 13 passing touchdowns and leading the team with 499 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.