BALTIMORE (AP) — Alabama’s AJ McCarron has won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, given to the top senior quarterback in college football.
McCarron completed 67 percent of his passes for 2,676 yards and 26 touchdowns for the fourth-ranked Crimson Tide (11-1).
The other finalists were Clemson’s Tajh Boyd, Fresno State’s Derek Carr, Northern Illinois’ Jordan Lynch and Georgia’s Aaron Murray.
Kansas State’s Collin Klein won the award last season.
