Marshall University Athletics
Wells Continues to Rack up Honors
9/8/2020 10:47:00 PM | Football
Thundering Herd quarterback gets PFF, Manning Award acclaim
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall quarterback Grant Wells racked up two more honors Tuesday, following the Thundering Herd's 59-0 blowout win over Eastern Kentucky.
The Charleston native was Pro Football Focus College's highest-graded player in the nation on the first weekend of play, recording a grade of 94.7 with five "big-time" throws and no turnover-worthy plays.
He was also one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week for his performance, a 16-for-23 day with 307 passing, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He also posted 30 yards rushing on the afternoon. For his efforts, he earned Conference USA's Offensive Player of the Week honor.
Wells, who completed his first eight passes, became the first Marshall quarterback with 300-plus passing yards in a debut, exceeding the previous record of 292 by Stan Hill vs Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 11, 2002. He tied the school record for most passing touchdowns in a debut with four, equaling the mark set by Hill vs. Miami and Chase Litton vs. Norfolk State in 2015.
The Charleston native was Pro Football Focus College's highest-graded player in the nation on the first weekend of play, recording a grade of 94.7 with five "big-time" throws and no turnover-worthy plays.
He was also one of eight Manning Award Stars of the Week for his performance, a 16-for-23 day with 307 passing, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He also posted 30 yards rushing on the afternoon. For his efforts, he earned Conference USA's Offensive Player of the Week honor.
Wells, who completed his first eight passes, became the first Marshall quarterback with 300-plus passing yards in a debut, exceeding the previous record of 292 by Stan Hill vs Miami (Ohio) on Nov. 11, 2002. He tied the school record for most passing touchdowns in a debut with four, equaling the mark set by Hill vs. Miami and Chase Litton vs. Norfolk State in 2015.
Players Mentioned
QB
/ FootballThursday, May 28
Thursday, May 28
Friday, April 24
Wednesday, February 04