Morton revealed to Golden Arm Award Top 25
October 08, 2025 | Football
BALTIMORE – Texas Tech senior quarterback Behren Morton, initially one of 58 tabbed to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Golden Arm Award, was one of 25 narrowed down to its "Top 25" on Wednesday, as announced by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation. This prestigious honor is presented annually to the nation's top senior or upperclassman quarterback who is on track to graduate with their class, embodying not only outstanding on-field performance but also character, citizenship, and leadership.
In addition to Morton, the Top 25 quarterbacks in contention for the 2025 Golden Arm Award include Joey Aguilar (Tennessee), Drew Allar (Penn State), Luke Altmyer (Illinois), Rocco Becht (Iowa State), Carson Beck (Miami), Tommy Castellanos (Florida State), Taylen Green (Arkansas), Josh Hoover (TCU), Haynes King (Georgia Tech), Sam Leavitt (Arizona State), Brendon Lewis (Memphis), Arch Manning (Texas), John Mateer (Oklahoma), Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), Darian Mensah (Duke), Chandler Morris (Virginia), Miller Moss (Louisville), Garrett Nussmeier (LSU), Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt), Marcel Reed (Texas A&M), Sawyer Robertson (Baylor), LaNorris Sellers, (South Carolina), Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) and Gunner Stockton (Georgia).
Morton has combined to throw for 1,410 yards and 12 touchdowns to only three interceptions this season despite playing only one full game to this point. In fact, Morton has combined to play only 12-and-a-half quarters thus far, as he departed the season opener versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff midway through the second quarter, before leaving at halftime versus Kent State, and then after the third quarter against Oregon State. He played all four quarters at Houston, throwing for 345 yards and a touchdown.Â
Even with limited time, Morton enters this week among the FBS passing leaders, ranking in the top 15 nationally for yards per pass attempt (7th), passing efficiency (8th), passing yards per completion (9th), passing touchdowns (12th) and passing yards per game (14th). He also ranks in the top 25 in three other categories, leading a Red Raider offense that leads the FBS with 363.8 passing yards per game.Â
As the college football season progresses, this list will be further narrowed to semifinalists and finalists, before one extraordinary quarterback is awarded the Golden Arm Award this December at the annual ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Johnny Unitas' hometown of Baltimore. The event will honor leadership, legacy, and the best in college football.
About the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Now in its 39th year, the Golden Arm Award continues to honor excellence both on and off the field. The award is presented by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation in partnership with A. O. Smith Corporation, whose mission aligns with the Foundation's commitment to advancing the game of football while promoting character, leadership, and academic achievement among young athletes.
For more information on the Golden Arm Award, visit GoldenArmFoundation.com.
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In addition to Morton, the Top 25 quarterbacks in contention for the 2025 Golden Arm Award include Joey Aguilar (Tennessee), Drew Allar (Penn State), Luke Altmyer (Illinois), Rocco Becht (Iowa State), Carson Beck (Miami), Tommy Castellanos (Florida State), Taylen Green (Arkansas), Josh Hoover (TCU), Haynes King (Georgia Tech), Sam Leavitt (Arizona State), Brendon Lewis (Memphis), Arch Manning (Texas), John Mateer (Oklahoma), Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), Darian Mensah (Duke), Chandler Morris (Virginia), Miller Moss (Louisville), Garrett Nussmeier (LSU), Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt), Marcel Reed (Texas A&M), Sawyer Robertson (Baylor), LaNorris Sellers, (South Carolina), Brendan Sorsby (Cincinnati) and Gunner Stockton (Georgia).
Morton has combined to throw for 1,410 yards and 12 touchdowns to only three interceptions this season despite playing only one full game to this point. In fact, Morton has combined to play only 12-and-a-half quarters thus far, as he departed the season opener versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff midway through the second quarter, before leaving at halftime versus Kent State, and then after the third quarter against Oregon State. He played all four quarters at Houston, throwing for 345 yards and a touchdown.Â
Even with limited time, Morton enters this week among the FBS passing leaders, ranking in the top 15 nationally for yards per pass attempt (7th), passing efficiency (8th), passing yards per completion (9th), passing touchdowns (12th) and passing yards per game (14th). He also ranks in the top 25 in three other categories, leading a Red Raider offense that leads the FBS with 363.8 passing yards per game.Â
As the college football season progresses, this list will be further narrowed to semifinalists and finalists, before one extraordinary quarterback is awarded the Golden Arm Award this December at the annual ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Johnny Unitas' hometown of Baltimore. The event will honor leadership, legacy, and the best in college football.
About the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Now in its 39th year, the Golden Arm Award continues to honor excellence both on and off the field. The award is presented by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation in partnership with A. O. Smith Corporation, whose mission aligns with the Foundation's commitment to advancing the game of football while promoting character, leadership, and academic achievement among young athletes.
For more information on the Golden Arm Award, visit GoldenArmFoundation.com.
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