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November 03, 2026 | Cowboy Football
STILLWATER – Oklahoma State quarterback Drew Mestemaker is one of 65 nominees for the 2026 Burlsworth Trophy, the award's committee announced Tuesday.
The Burlsworth Trophy is an annual honor given to the most outstanding player in college football who began his career as a walk-on. Mestemaker won the award in 2025 after leading the FBS in passing yards (4,379), passing yards per game (312.8) and total yards (4,468) at North Texas.
Through eight games this season, Mestemaker has thrown for 2,649 yards and 25 touchdowns, the latter of which is tied for the most in the FBS. As a team, the Mestemaker-led Cowboys rank top 10 nationally with 501.7 yards per game (third-most), 335.6 passing yards per game (third), 7.0 yards per play (tied for fourth) and 38.6 points per game (fifth).
The Burlsworth Trophy Selection Committee will announce semifinalists on November 10 and three finalists on November 17. The winner will be announced at the annual Burlsworth Trophy Award Show on December 7.
The Burlsworth Trophy is an annual honor given to the most outstanding player in college football who began his career as a walk-on. Mestemaker won the award in 2025 after leading the FBS in passing yards (4,379), passing yards per game (312.8) and total yards (4,468) at North Texas.
Through eight games this season, Mestemaker has thrown for 2,649 yards and 25 touchdowns, the latter of which is tied for the most in the FBS. As a team, the Mestemaker-led Cowboys rank top 10 nationally with 501.7 yards per game (third-most), 335.6 passing yards per game (third), 7.0 yards per play (tied for fourth) and 38.6 points per game (fifth).
The Burlsworth Trophy Selection Committee will announce semifinalists on November 10 and three finalists on November 17. The winner will be announced at the annual Burlsworth Trophy Award Show on December 7.
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