Football | November 11, 2016

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Heisman Trophy Trust has notified Western Michigan quarterback Zach Terrell that he is receiving significant attention from around the country and will be thoroughly considered for the 2016 Heisman Trophy, given to the most outstanding college football player in the country.

Terrell's inclusion for consideration for the Heisman adds to an ever-growing list of accolades he has received this year. Earlier this week, Terrell was named a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, given to the nation's best quarterback. He is a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Award and is also among those being considered for the Manning Award and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.
Off the field, Terrell has been named a member of the 2016 AFCA Good Works Team and was named a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete.

This season, Terrell is fourth in the country in passing efficiency, fifth in completion percentage, sixth in yards per pass attempt and 12^th in passing TDs. He surpassed the 11,000 passing yard mark for his career on Tuesday night against Kent State. He currently has 11,016 yards, third most in Western Michigan history.

Terrell was the last starting quarterback in the country this season to throw an interception. He currently owns the best TD-INT ratio in the nation with 23 TDs compared to just one interception. His 11,016 yards are the third most among all active QBs, while his 86 career TD passes are second most among active QBs.

The Heisman Trust will release the finalists for the 2016 Heisman Memorial Trophy on Monday, Dec. 5 and the winner will be announced in New York City on Saturday, Dec. 10 from the PlayStation Theater in Times Square.