McSorley Named Finalist For Unitas Award

While it hasn’t been the senior season fans or Trace McSorley had hoped for, it also hasn’t been a complete disaster.

On Thursday, McSorley was named one of 10 finalists for the Unitas Award, given annually to the nation’s best senior or fourth-year quarterback.

McSorley was also a finalist for the award a year ago.

Through nine games, McSorley is 128 of 245 passing for 1,712 yards and 12 touchdowns. He’s also rushed for a career-high 611 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Joining him on this year’s list of finalists are:

Eric Dungey, Syracuse

Ryan Finley, NC State

Will Grier, West Virginia

Justin Herbert, Oregon

Drew Lock, Missouri

McKenzie Milton, UCF

Gardner Mishew, Washington State

Shea Patterson, Michigan

Brett Rypien, Boise State