PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – University of Hawai'i quarterback Brayden Schager is among a group of 80 athletes named to the watch list for the 88^th Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the outstanding player in college football.
 
The Dallas, Texas native is the fourth UH quarterback all-time to be named to the watch list and first since Cole McDonald in 2019. Previously Bryant Moniz (2011) and Colt Brennan (2007) also made the watch list.
 
The Maxwell Award is presented to College Football's Player of the Year since 1937 and is named in honor of Robert "Tiny" Maxwell, who was a former standout at Swarthmore College and a renowned sportswriter and football official.
 
Last season, Schager led the Mountain West in passing yards (3,542), touchdown passes (26), points responsible for (168), and ranked No. 2 in total offense (277.3 ypg). He completed 63.2 percent of his attempts (332-of-525) and was named honorable mention all-MW.
 
He is one of six Mountain West players named to the watch list along with Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Colorado State wide receiver Tory Horton, San Diego State running back Marquez Cooper, UNLV wide receiver Ricky White, Utah State wide receiver Jalen Royals. Schager is the only quarterback among the group.
 
Semifinalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced Nov. 12, while the three finalists will be unveiled Nov. 26. The winner will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on Dec. 12. The formal presentations will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards, Friday March 14, 2025 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Ga.