MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho freshman quarterback Gevani McCoy was named one of 25 Jerry Rice Award Finalists by Stats Perform, the organization announced today.
The award is given to the National Freshman of the year for the FCS subdivision.
McCoy, a redshirt freshman is one of five quarterbacks on the list. He is the only quarterback to lead his team to the FCS playoffs. He also has the most touchdowns passes among freshmen with 25 and is second with 2,376 yards despite missing the season finale at Idaho State.
He is first in completion percentage (68.