NEW ORLEANS- University of Idaho senior quarterback Matt Linehan was named to the Manning Award Watch List Wednesday, as one of the top 30 quarterbacks in the nation heading into the 2017 season.
The Manning Award, in its 13th season and sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, recognizes the top quarterback in the country including bowl-game performances. The winner will be selected after the completion of the bowl season by a voting panel, including national media and Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning.
Linehan threw for 3,184 yards and 19 touchdowns as a junior, earning second-team All-Sun Belt honors.