By: Washington State Athletic Communications
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Washington State quarterback Gardner Minshew II was named one of five finalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Wednesday.
Joining Minshew II as finalists are quarterbacks Will Grier (West Virginia), Kyler Murray (Oklahoma), Tua Tagovailoa (Alabama) and linebacker Josh Allen (Kentucky).
Minshew II has thrown for an NCAA-best 4,477 yards while completing 70.6 percent of his pass attempts (433-for-613) and tossed 36 touchdowns against nine interceptions, and added three rushing scores.
In addition to leading the nation in passing yards, the senior transfer also ranks first in total offense per game (381.