Seven ACC Quarterbacks Named to Davey O’Brien Award Watch List

The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award preseason watch list for 2025 features a diverse group of top college quarterbacks from across the nation, highlighting their past performances and expectations for the upcoming season. Notably, Chandler Morris of UVA, who transferred from North Texas after an impressive 3,774-yard, 31-touchdown season, is among seven ACC quarterbacks on the list, marking a significant recognition for UVA's program. Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer, who led his team to a 10-3 record in 2024 and earned multiple preseason honors, is the first Illini QB on the list since 2012. Arch Manning of Texas, a sophomore with a strong freshman season and multiple preseason accolades, also made the list, continuing Texas's history of Davey O’Brien Award recognition. Louisville’s Miller Moss, who transferred from USC and showed promise with a notable bowl game performance, rounds out the featured quarterbacks named to the prestigious watch list. The award will announce semifinalists in November and the winner at the ESPN College Football Awards in December, with fan voting influencing the selection process.