Hartman Named as Semifinalist for Davey O’Brien Award
11/9/2021 2:00:00 PM | Football
This is the third national award in the last week that Hartman has been named a semifinalist for after being placed on the Maxwell Award Semifinalist and Golden Arm Award Top 10 lists.
FORT WORTH, Texas -- Wake Forest redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman was named as a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, as announced by avey O'Brien National Selection Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
The Charlotte, N.C. native is now a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, Top 10 Candidate for the Golden Arm Award and semifinalist for the O'Brien Award.
The award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback.
The three finalists will be tabbed on Tuesday, Nov. 23. The winner will be announced live on Thursday, Dec. 9 on The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.
Hartman currently ranks in the top 10 in nearly every passing category:
Hartman's National Rankings:
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Stat |
National Rank |
Total |
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Points Responsible For |
3rd |
214 |
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Points Responsible For/Game |
3rd |
23.8 |
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Passing TDs |
5th |
27 |
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Total Offense |
5th |
350.2 |
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Yards/Completion |
6th |
15.28 |
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Passing Yards |
8th |
2,873 |
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Passing Yards/Game |
8th |
319.2 |
|
Passing Efficiency |
9th |
168.9 |
|
Yards/Pass Attempt |
9th |
9.54 |
Hartman finished the Deacs' most recent contest with 25-of-51 for 398 yards and five touchdowns. This is the second time this season Hartman has tossed five touchdowns, tying a program record, as the redshirt sophomore is the only Demon Deacon in history to tally five passing touchdowns twice in their careers:
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5, Sam Hartman (at North Carolina, Nov. 6, 2021)
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5, Sam Hartman (at Army, Oct. 23, 2021)
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5, John Wolford (vs. Louisville, Oct. 28, 2017)
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5, Riley Skinner (at Duke, Nov. 28, 2009)
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5, Jamie Newman (vs. Elon, Sept. 21, 2019)
Additionally, Hartman produced two rushing touchdowns, marking the first time of his career with back-to-back multi rushing touchdown games. Furthermore, Hartman has registered a rushing touchdown in five straight games, dating back to Oct. 2 against Louisville.
Hartman became the first quarterback in Wake Forest history to have five consecutive 300-plus yard passing games.
Over the past five games, Hartman has thrown the ball for 1,912 yards, 18 touchdowns and just four interceptions while completing his passes at a 60.3 clip.
Hartman's five touchdown passes Saturday increased his career total to 60, tying Riley Skinner for the most career touchdown passes in Wake Forest history:
1. Sam Hartman (2018-Pres.), 60
Riley Skinner (2006-09), 60
2. John Wolford (2014-17), 59
3. Tanner Price (2010-13), 52
5. Gary Schofield (1981-83), 44
Brian Kulklick (1994-98), 44
7. Mike Elkins (1985-88), 43
8. Jay Venuto (1979-80), 37
Hartman remains fifth in Wake Forest history in career passing yardage after passing Mike Elkins (1985-88) and Gary Schofield (1981-83) to move into the top five last week against Duke. He heads into next week's game just 107 yards from moving into fourth all-time:
Career Passing Yardage List
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1. Riley Skinner (2006-09) 9,762
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2. Tanner Price (2010-13) 8,899
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3. John Wolford (2014-17) 8,794
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4. Brian Kuklick (1994-98) 8,017
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5. Sam Hartman (2018-present) 7,911
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6. Mike Elkins (1985-88) 7,304
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7. Gary Schofield (1981-83) 7,205
