Tune Named to Davey O’Brien Award Watch List
7/19/2022 9:00:00 AM | Football
Senior with records in sight entering 2022 season
HOUSTON – University of Houston Football senior quarterback Clayton Tune has been named to the preseason watch list for the 46th annual Davey O'Brien Award, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced Tuesday.
The award, tabbed as the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award presented to the best college quarterback in the nation, highlights Tune alongside 34 other quarterbacks voted based on performance and expectations for the 2022 season.
Houston is one of three in-state programs to have a returning starter named to the watch list along with SMU and UTSA, as well as one of three quarterbacks from the American Athletic Conference.
Amongst first timers on the 2022 Davey O'Brien Award watch list, Tune ranked third in completions and passing touchdowns, and fourth in passing yards last season. Alongside all honorees' stats from last season, Tune ranked 10th in completions and 11th in passing yards and touchdowns.
Tune posted a career year in 2021, recording career highs in games played (14), completions (287), passing yards (3,550), passing touchdowns (30), and completion percentage (68.3) while leading the Cougars to a 12-2 overall record, an appearance in the American Athletic Conference Championship game and a Birmingham Bowl victory over Auburn. His performance on the field catapulted him up the Houston record books, moving into seventh all-time in career passing yards and fifth all-time in passing touchdowns in program history.
A midseason watch list will be announced on Oct. 18 consisting of the 35 quarterbacks on the preseason watch list including any quarterbacks added to the list throughout the first seven weeks of the season.
A second 35-man midseason watch list will be released on Oct. 25, before 16 semifinalists are announced on Nov. 8. Three finalists will be selected with the winner of the 46th annual Davey O'Brien Award announced on Dec. 8 at The Home Depot College Football Awards.
Season Tickets on Sale
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase 2022 season tickets while supplies last. Season tickets are available for as low as $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
The award, tabbed as the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award presented to the best college quarterback in the nation, highlights Tune alongside 34 other quarterbacks voted based on performance and expectations for the 2022 season.
Houston is one of three in-state programs to have a returning starter named to the watch list along with SMU and UTSA, as well as one of three quarterbacks from the American Athletic Conference.
Amongst first timers on the 2022 Davey O'Brien Award watch list, Tune ranked third in completions and passing touchdowns, and fourth in passing yards last season. Alongside all honorees' stats from last season, Tune ranked 10th in completions and 11th in passing yards and touchdowns.
Tune posted a career year in 2021, recording career highs in games played (14), completions (287), passing yards (3,550), passing touchdowns (30), and completion percentage (68.3) while leading the Cougars to a 12-2 overall record, an appearance in the American Athletic Conference Championship game and a Birmingham Bowl victory over Auburn. His performance on the field catapulted him up the Houston record books, moving into seventh all-time in career passing yards and fifth all-time in passing touchdowns in program history.
A midseason watch list will be announced on Oct. 18 consisting of the 35 quarterbacks on the preseason watch list including any quarterbacks added to the list throughout the first seven weeks of the season.
A second 35-man midseason watch list will be released on Oct. 25, before 16 semifinalists are announced on Nov. 8. Three finalists will be selected with the winner of the 46th annual Davey O'Brien Award announced on Dec. 8 at The Home Depot College Football Awards.
Season Tickets on Sale
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans are encouraged to act quickly to purchase 2022 season tickets while supplies last. Season tickets are available for as low as $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win when we start Big 12 competition in July 2023. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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