Alabama’s Milroe Named National Quarterback of the Week

FORT WORTH, Texas (Nov. 7, 2023) – Alabama sophomore Jalen Milroe has been selected as the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week for his performance in the Crimson Tide’s 42-28 victory over No. 14 LSU.

Against the rival Tigers, Milroe accounted for 374 yards of total offense with 219 coming via the air and 155 on the ground. He averaged 7.8 yards per carry on 20 attempts and set an Alabama quarterback record with four rushing touchdowns.

The SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week was 15-for-23 (.652) passing, averaged 14.6 yards per completion and did not commit a turnover on Saturday. His touchdown runs came from 23, 21, 11 and 4 yards out. Milroe finished with a total quarterback rating of 96.4.

The Davey O’Brien Foundation was created in 1977, and the National Quarterback Award, the oldest and most prestigious college quarterback award, was first issued in 1981. Over its time, the Davey O’Brien Foundation has given away more than $1.3 million in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life.

In 1938, O’Brien, who was a star quarterback for TCU, became the first player ever to win the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award in the same year. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1955. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrienAward.com.

2023 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week Honorees

Week 1: Shedeur Sanders, Colorado

Week 2: Quinn Ewers, Texas

Week 3: Michael Penix Jr., Washington

Week 4: Cameron Ward, Washington State

Week 5: Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss

Week 6: Dillon Gabriel, Oklahoma

Week 7: Michael Penix Jr., Washington

Week 8: Jordan Travis, Florida State

Week 9: Haynes King, Georgia Tech

Week 10: Jalen Milroe, Alabama

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