Multiple College QBs Join 2025 National Award Watch Lists

Several collegiate quarterbacks have been named to the 2025 preseason watch lists for prestigious national awards recognizing excellence in college football. Katin Houser, a former Michigan State QB now at East Carolina, was named to the Manning Award watch list, an honor that factors in postseason performance. Indiana's Fernando Mendoza and Boise State's Maddux Madsen were named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list, which honors the top upperclassman quarterback excelling on and off the field; Madsen also earned multiple other preseason award nominations, including the Davey O’Brien and Maxwell Awards. Texas A&M sophomore Marcel Reed was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm, Manning, and Maxwell Award preseason watch lists following a strong 2024 season highlighted by dual-threat statistics and key weekly honors. These watch lists highlight a blend of returning standouts and rising stars who are expected to impact the upcoming 2025 college football season significantly.