Of course the Fresno, California native and sophomore Nebraska quarterback has heard his name mentioned on shortlists and by oddsmakers as among the country's top candidates for the upcoming fall.
“It’s humbling,” Martinez said Tuesday. “Obviously, it’s an award that you grow up knowing about. At the end of the day, that is not my primary focus. My primary focus is getting better each day and helping this team win more games, that’s what matters. Everything else will take care of itself.”
Martinez finished his freshman season with more than 3,200 yards of offense and 25 total touchdowns and finished 12th in the country at 295 offensive yards per game.