Nebraska QB Jeff Sims was included on the preseason watch list of The Davey O'Brien Award that's presented annually to college football's best quarterback.
Sims is entering his first season with the Huskers after spending the last three years at Georgia Tech where he made 23 starts.
Sims threw for 4,464 yards and 30 touchdowns and ran for 1,152 yards and 11 TDs while with the Yellow Jackets.Â
Sims becomes the third NU player to receive national watch list recognition joined by punter Brian Buschini (Ray Guy Award) and offensive lineman Ben Scott (Rimington Trophy).