Michael Penix Jr.

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Michael Penix Jr.'s college career was marked by extraordinary achievements, particularly in his final two seasons. He led the NCAA in passing yards in 2023 and set multiple school records at Washington. His Maxwell Award win placed him among the elite quarterbacks in the nation, and his Heisman finalist status underscored his impact. These accomplishments are even more impressive given his history of injuries, making his story one of the most inspiring in recent college football history.

AwardsPenix's most prestigious accolade is the 2023 Maxwell Award, given to the nation's most outstanding college football player. He was also a Heisman Trophy finalist and a Consensus All-American in 2023, recognizing his exceptional season at Washington.

Honours & Distinctions

Maxwell Award

Maxwell Football Club·2023

Nation's most outstanding college football player

Heisman Trophy Finalist

Heisman Trophy Trust·2023

Top three finalist for the Heisman

NCAA FBS Passing Yards Leader

NCAA·2023

Led all FBS quarterbacks with 4,903 passing yards

University of Washington Single-Season Passing Record

University of Washington·2022

Set school record with 4,641 passing yards

Records & Feats

NCAA FBS Passing Yards Leader (2023)

Career Milestone·2023

Led all FBS quarterbacks with 4,903 passing yards in the 2023 season.