MWC Connection · Dec 2, 2020
Nevada’s Carson Strong chosen for Davey O’Brien Watch List
Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images Nevada quarterback Carson Strong was one of 35 quarterbacks named to the Davey O’Brien Quarterback Class of 2020, the Davey O’Brien Foundation announced Tuesday.
The redshirt sophomore, who has led Nevada to its remarkable 5-1 start, is atop the Mountain West in passing touchdowns (16), passing yards (1,973), passing yards per game (328.8 ypg), completions per game (28.5) and completion percentage (71.3) — each ranking among the Top-25 nationally. The 6-foot-4 signal caller ranks fourth in the conference in yards per attempt (8.2) and third in passer rating (160.6).