One of the best deep passers of recent memory goes to Andrew Walters who was under center @ ASU a few years back. Walters did not get a ton of hype or media attention as he played on a sub-par team and most of the PAC-1o games started @ 10 EST. A few to watch going into this season include: Andre' Woodson, Sr., Kentucky who lead the SEC in passing yardage, Brian Brohm, Sr., Louisville who has developed into a solid pro-style QB and positioned himself to be one of the first QB's taken in next years NFL draft, and Juice Williams, So., Illinois. Juice has created quite a stir in central Illinois as he could be one of the most exciting players to watch on a fast rising team. Seven of his nine touchdown passes last year went for at least 31 yards. He became the first Illinois quarterback to throw two touchdown passes of more than 65 yards in one game when he tossed a 79-yarder and a 69-yarder against Syracuse. Williams' completions went an average distance of 14.5 yards. Of the players on this list, only Brohm had a higher average per completion.
We can't deny that the 2020 college football season was one for the record books – full of peculiarities, excitement, and controversy that will be remembered for years. The global pandemic introduced unprecedented challenges, yet it also brought forth unique opportunities that may never recur in our lifetime. However, 2020 isn't the sole contender for the title of the oddest college football season. While it would be hard to surpass the peculiarities of that year, numerous seasons in the past have deviated from the expected norm, leaving an indelible mark on the sport, for better or worse. Let's delve into the annals of college football and explore fifteen of the strangest seasons ever. 1. 1918 - Influenza Pandemic and World War I The events of 1918, including the influenza pandemic and World War I, significantly impacted college football. Many games were canceled, and military organizations formed teams with former college players, adding a unique dimension to the...