MEMPHIS — Senior quarterback Brady White has been named the Maxwell Award National Player of the Week in recognition of his record-setting performance in a comeback victory over UCF last Saturday at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. The Maxwell Award National Player of the Week recognizes the nation's top player for overall performance on offense, defense or special teams.
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 school and AAC record as Memphis came back from a 21-point deficit in the second half to complete the largest comeback in program history.