By: Washington State Athletic Communications
FORT WORTH, Texas – Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew II was named a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, the Davey O'Brien Committee announced Wednesday.
Minshew II is one of 16 semifinalists for the award which annually recognizes the best college quarterback, and is the nation's oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. Former Cougar quarterback Luke Falk was a semifinalist for the award last season.
Minshew II has guided the Cougars to an 8-1 record and a No. 10 national ranking while leading the nation in passing yards (3,517), passing yards-per-game (390.