UIW quarterback Cameron Ward wins Jerry Rice Award

UIW quarterback Cameron Ward has won the Jerry Rice Award as the top freshman in FCS football after a sensational first season in San Antonio. The award is presented by STATS LLC. 

Ward put together a sensational true freshman campaign, completing 60.3 percent of his passes for 2,260 yards, 24 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He added a pair of rushing scores in the six-game season. Ward led the nation in passing touchdowns despite playing fewer games than most other leaders. His performance helped launch the Cardinals to a national ranking and 3-3 mark in the spring season.