Sean Clifford is back for his fourth year as Penn State’s starting quarterback, and is hoping to end the season with one of college football’s highest honors - the Maxwell Award.
The Maxwell Award is given out in December following each regular season, and is handed to the top player in college football, regardless of position. The award has been given to seven Penn State players since its inception in 1937, including Larry Johnson (‘02), Kerry Collins (‘94), Chuck Fusina (‘78), John Cappelletti (‘73), Mike Reid (‘69), Glen Ressler (‘64), and Richie Lucas (‘59).
Clifford is just one of 87 players named to the watch list, and more names will almost certainly be added as current lesser-known players experience breakout seasons.