Miami Quarterback Cameron Ward Wins 2024 Manning Award
Cameron Ward,the nation’s leading passer in touchdowns and the NCAA’s all-time leader in career touchdown passes,has been named the winner of the 2024 Manning Award. The prestigious award, presented annually by the allstate Sugar Bowl, recognizes the top quarterback in college football.
Ward becomes the first Miami Hurricane to receive the honor, which was established in 2004. He is also the fourth player from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) to earn the distinction.
The Manning Award, celebrating its 21st anniversary, is unique in that it considers both regular season and postseason performance in its selection process. A panel of national and local media, along with the Manning family – Archie, Peyton, and Eli – cast ballots for the award.
“We had a very competitive field for the Manning Award this year,” said Archie Manning. “Many outstanding quarterbacks deserved recognition for their accomplishments, but Cameron Ward’s overall performance elevated him to the top with our voters. Leading the nation in touchdowns and setting the NCAA record for career touchdown passes, while also guiding Miami to its first 10-win season since 2017, is truly remarkable. Congratulations to Cam on winning the 2024 Manning Award.”
Ward’s remarkable season included him being named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and the ACC Player of the Year – the first Miami player to achieve that distinction. He finished the season with 305 completions out of 454 attempts, amassing 4,313 passing yards (second nationally) and a nation-leading 39 touchdowns, with only seven interceptions. His Quarterback Rating (QBR) of 88.0 was also the highest in the country.
Hailing from West Columbia,Texas,Ward received consensus All-American honors from numerous organizations,including the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA),the Associated Press,the American Football Coaches association (AFCA),The Sporting News,and the Walter Camp Foundation.
“It’s been an honor for the Sugar Bowl to partner with the Manning family for over two decades to present the Manning Award,” said Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley. “Adding Cameron Ward to our list of esteemed winners is a privilege. His performance this past season arguably ranks among the best in Miami’s rich football history. We eagerly anticipate hosting him in New orleans.”
Miami Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke Wins Manning award
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has been named the winner of the 2023 Manning award, presented annually to the nation’s top college quarterback. The official presentation will occur in New Orleans during the Allstate Sugar Bowl festivities.
Van Dyke transferred to miami from Washington State after two standout seasons. He completed his time at Washington State with 6,963 passing yards, 48 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. He also added 13 rushing touchdowns. His collegiate journey began at Incarnate Word, an FCS program, where he amassed 6,908 passing yards and 71 touchdowns in just 19 games.
The Manning Award is renowned for honoring quarterbacks from diverse backgrounds. In its 21-year history,it has recognized signal-callers from 15 different schools and four conferences. The Southeastern Conference leads with nine winners, followed by the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conferences with five each.
Winning quarterbacks have displayed a wide range of statistics. Eighteen Manning Award recipients threw for over 3,000 yards, including several who surpassed 4,000. Others, like Van Dyke, have excelled as dual-threat quarterbacks, demonstrating meaningful skill in both passing and rushing.
All Manning Award winners have been selected in the NFL Draft, with seven earning the distinction of being the No.1 overall pick.
The Manning Award’s legacy is deeply rooted in the tradition of the Manning family – Archie, Peyton, and Eli. These football legends combined for over 25,000 passing yards,201 touchdowns,10 bowl appearances,and four bowl MVP awards during their college careers.
Throughout the regular season, the Manning Award recognizes eight quarterbacks weekly as Manning Quarterbacks of the Week. Since 2011, 570 quarterbacks from 135 schools have received this honor.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl, renowned for hosting 29 national champions, 110 hall of fame players, 55 Hall of Fame coaches, and 21 Heisman Trophy winners, will host the award presentation.
What makes the Manning Award unique compared to other college football awards?
Miami Quarterback Cameron Ward Wins 2024 Manning Award
Cameron Ward,the nation’s leading passer in touchdowns and the NCAA’s all-time leader in career touchdown passes,has been named the winner of the 2024 Manning Award. The prestigious award, presented annually by the allstate Sugar Bowl, recognizes the top quarterback in college football.
Ward becomes the first Miami Hurricane to receive the honor, wich was established in 2004. He is also the fourth player from the atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) to earn the distinction.
The Manning Award, celebrating its 21st anniversary, is unique in that it considers both regular season and postseason performance in its selection process. A panel of national and local media, along with the Manning family – Archie, Peyton, and Eli - cast ballots for the award.
“We had a very competitive field for the Manning Award this year,” said archie Manning. “Many outstanding quarterbacks deserved recognition for their accomplishments, but Cameron Ward’s overall performance elevated him to the top with our voters.Leading the nation in touchdowns and setting the NCAA record for career touchdown passes, while also guiding Miami to its first 10-win season as 2017, is truly remarkable. Congratulations to Cam on winning the 2024 Manning Award.”
ward’s remarkable season included him being named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and the ACC Player of the Year – the first Miami player to achieve that distinction. He finished the season with 305 completions out of 454 attempts, amassing 4,313 passing yards (second nationally) and a nation-leading 39 touchdowns, with only seven interceptions. His Quarterback Rating (QBR) of 88.0 was also the highest in the country.
Hailing from West Columbia,Texas,Ward received consensus All-American honors from numerous organizations,including the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA),the Associated Press,the American Football Coaches association (AFCA),The Sporting News,and the Walter Camp Foundation.
“It’s been an honor for the Sugar Bowl to partner with the Manning family for over two decades to present the Manning Award,” said Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley. “Adding Cameron Ward to our list of esteemed winners is a privilege. His performance this past season arguably ranks among the best in Miami’s rich football history. We eagerly anticipate hosting him in New orleans.”
Miami Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke Wins Manning award
Miami Hurricanes quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has been named the winner of the 2023 Manning award, presented annually to the nation’s top college quarterback.The official presentation will occur in New Orleans during the Allstate Sugar Bowl festivities.
Van Dyke transferred to miami from Washington state after two standout seasons. He completed his time at Washington State with 6,963 passing yards, 48 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions. He also added 13 rushing touchdowns. His collegiate journey began at Incarnate Word, an FCS program, where he amassed 6,908 passing yards and 71 touchdowns in just 19 games.
The Manning Award is renowned for honoring quarterbacks from diverse backgrounds. In its 21-year history,it has recognized signal-callers from 15 different schools and four conferences. The Southeastern Conference leads with nine winners, followed by the Big 12 and Atlantic Coast Conferences with five each.
Winning quarterbacks have displayed a wide range of statistics. Eighteen Manning Award recipients threw for over 3,000 yards, including several who surpassed 4,000. others, like Van Dyke, have excelled as dual-threat quarterbacks, demonstrating meaningful skill in both passing and rushing.
All Manning Award winners have been selected in the NFL Draft, with seven earning the distinction of being the No.1 overall pick.
The Manning Award’s legacy is deeply rooted in the tradition of the Manning family – Archie, Peyton, and Eli. These football legends combined for over 25,000 passing yards,201 touchdowns,10 bowl appearances,and four bowl MVP awards during their college careers.
Throughout the regular season, the Manning Award recognizes eight quarterbacks weekly as Manning Quarterbacks of the Week. As 2011, 570 quarterbacks from 135 schools have received this honor.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl, renowned for hosting 29 national champions,110 hall of fame players,55 Hall of fame coaches,and 21 Heisman Trophy winners,will host the award presentation.
Manning award Q&A
Q: What makes the Manning Award unique compared to other college football awards?
A: The manning Award considers both regular season and postseason performance, giving a more comprehensive view of a quarterback’s abilities.
Q: Who selects the winner of the manning Award?
A: A panel of national and local media members, along with the manning family (Archie, Peyton, and Eli), cast their votes to determine the winner.
Q: How has the Manning award recognized diversity among its winners?
A: Over its 21-year history, the award has honored quarterbacks from 15 different schools and four conferences, showcasing talent across the college football landscape.
Witness the legacy of excellence continue as the Manning Award celebrates another year of outstanding quarterback play!
