MEMPHIS — Senior quarterback Brady White has been named American Athletic Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Week and selected to the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award's Great 8 list after leading the Memphis Tigers to a record-setting comeback victory over UCF on Saturday at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
White finished with career highs in completions (34), yards (486), passing touchdowns (6) and total touchdowns (7) in the Tigers' 50-49 win. His passing yards were also a Memphis record and his total touchdowns tied a program and American Athletic Conference record.
Calvin Austin III, White's favorite target Saturday, was named to The American's Honor Roll for his performance against UCF.