John Alan Richter has completed 65.9 percent of his passes for 2,304 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.
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11/10/2026 4:00:00 PM | Football
Junior QB ranks 15th nationally in passing yards
TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo quarterback John Alan Richter has been named to the Davey O'Brien Award Watch List, placing him among the top 30 quarterbacks in the nation as they compete for the prestigious Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award.
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Richter has completed 65.9 percent of his passes for 2,304 yards and 18 touchdowns with just three interceptions. His passing yards rank 15th nationally and his TDs are 18th. He leads the Mid-American Conference in completions (182), passing yards and TD passes.
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Richter is one of three representatives from the MAC. The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback.
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Fan voting for the Davey O'Brien Award is open and will continue through Sunday, Nov. 15. Fans can support Richter by liking his official graphic on the Davey O'Brien Award's social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and X). Fan voting earns players bonus votes from the selection committee during the semifinalist, finalist and winner voting rounds.
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The 30-player QB Class will be narrowed to the semifinalists on Tuesday, Nov. 17, with the three finalists announced on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The 2026 award winner will be revealed live on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 11, during The Home Depot College Football Awards.
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The 50th Annual Davey O'Brien Awards Dinner honoring the 2026 winner will be held Monday, March 8, 2027, at The Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
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For more information on the Davey O'Brien Award, visit www.daveyobrienaward.com.
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Richter has completed 65.9 percent of his passes for 2,304 yards and 18 touchdowns with just three interceptions. His passing yards rank 15th nationally and his TDs are 18th. He leads the Mid-American Conference in completions (182), passing yards and TD passes.
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Richter is one of three representatives from the MAC. The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback.
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Fan voting for the Davey O'Brien Award is open and will continue through Sunday, Nov. 15. Fans can support Richter by liking his official graphic on the Davey O'Brien Award's social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and X). Fan voting earns players bonus votes from the selection committee during the semifinalist, finalist and winner voting rounds.
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The 30-player QB Class will be narrowed to the semifinalists on Tuesday, Nov. 17, with the three finalists announced on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The 2026 award winner will be revealed live on ESPN on Friday, Dec. 11, during The Home Depot College Football Awards.
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The 50th Annual Davey O'Brien Awards Dinner honoring the 2026 winner will be held Monday, March 8, 2027, at The Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
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For more information on the Davey O'Brien Award, visit www.daveyobrienaward.com.
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