Clemson’s Klubnik Claims National Quarterback of the Week Honor

FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 10, 2024) – The Davey O’Brien Foundation has revealed that Clemson junior Cade Klubnik has been selected as the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week. He is the second Atlantic Coast Conference quarterback to claim the honor in as many weeks.

In just one half of action in a 66-20 victory over Appalachian State, the native of Austin, Texas, accounted for seven touchdowns as the Tigers set a modern school record for points in a half with 56. Klubnik led Clemson to touchdowns on all eight drives before exiting the game at halftime. In all, he completed 24 of 26 passes (92.3 percent) and set career highs in passing yards (378) and passing touchdowns (5).

Klubnik’s pass efficiency rating of 277.9 established a new school record. Additionally, according to ESPN Stats & Info, he became the first FBS quarterback in the last 25 years with five or more passing touchdowns, multiple rushing touchdowns and a completion percentage of 90.0 percent or better in a game.

The Davey O’Brien Foundation was created in 1977, and the National Quarterback Award, the oldest and most prestigious college quarterback award, was first issued in 1981. Over its time, the Davey O’Brien Foundation has given away more than $1.3 million in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life.

In 1938, O’Brien, who was a star quarterback for TCU, became the first player ever to win the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award in the same year. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1955. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrienAward.com.

2024 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback of the Week Honorees

Week 1: Cam Ward, Miami

Week 2: Cade Klubnik, Clemson

About the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award

The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The Davey O’Brien Award honors candidates who exemplify Davey O’Brien’s enduring character while exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership in both academics and athletics. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the Davey O’Brien Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrienAward.com.

About the National College Football Awards Association

The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award is a member of the National College Football Awards Association. Founded in 1997, the NCFAA includes college football’s most prestigious awards and its 24 awards have honored more than 900 recipients dating back to 1935. For more information about the NCFAA and its award programs, visit the NCFAA.org or follow on X at @NCFAA.