Hoover Named To Maxwell Award Watch List
7/28/2025 12:17:00 PM | Football
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FORT WORTH – TCU quarterback Josh Hoover has been named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award, presented to the outstanding collegiate player of the year.
Hoover is coming off a record-breaking season in which he set TCU's single-season passing record with 3,949 yards as a sophomore. His 66.5 (313-for-471) completion percentage ranked third all-time, while his 27 touchdown passes were tied for fourth all-time. Hoover was one of just four quarterbacks nationally to average 300 yards passing per game (303.8) and have a passer rating of at least 150 (151.1).
He enters the season ranked sixth all-time at TCU with 6,157 yards passing. His 449 career completions ranks sixth all-time, while his 43 career touchdown passes rank tied for fifth. He owns a career completion percentage of 64.8, which ranks second all-time.
Established in 1937, the Maxwell Award is one of the most prestigious honors in college football. It is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the sport, recognizing excellence on the field and exceptional contributions to the game. The award is named in honor of Robert "Tiny" Maxwell, a distinguished sportswriter and influential figure in college football. Maxwell's deep passion for the sport and his insightful commentary helped shape the public's perception and appreciation of college football during his career.
Hoover is coming off a record-breaking season in which he set TCU's single-season passing record with 3,949 yards as a sophomore. His 66.5 (313-for-471) completion percentage ranked third all-time, while his 27 touchdown passes were tied for fourth all-time. Hoover was one of just four quarterbacks nationally to average 300 yards passing per game (303.8) and have a passer rating of at least 150 (151.1).
He enters the season ranked sixth all-time at TCU with 6,157 yards passing. His 449 career completions ranks sixth all-time, while his 43 career touchdown passes rank tied for fifth. He owns a career completion percentage of 64.8, which ranks second all-time.
Established in 1937, the Maxwell Award is one of the most prestigious honors in college football. It is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the sport, recognizing excellence on the field and exceptional contributions to the game. The award is named in honor of Robert "Tiny" Maxwell, a distinguished sportswriter and influential figure in college football. Maxwell's deep passion for the sport and his insightful commentary helped shape the public's perception and appreciation of college football during his career.
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