Buechele Named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Finalist

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From SMUMustangs.com:

Buechele Named Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Finalist

TYLER, Texas (SPORTyler/SMU) – Shane Buechele has been named a finalist for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, honoring the top Division I offensive player with ties to the state of Texas.

Buechele leads the American Athletic Conference in passing yards (3,626, 6th NCAA), passing touchdowns (33, 5th NCAA), completions per game (23.33, 10th NCAA) and points responsible for (216, 8th NCAA). He also ranks second in total offense (310.9) and third in passing efficiency (152.5).

In his first season on the Hilltop, the junior has tied the SMU record for single-season touchdowns and set a program record with 11 straight games with multiple passing TDs. His single-season passing yard total only trails Kyle Padron's 3,828 in 2010.

Among career active FBS leaders, Buechele is 10th in completions per game (19.51), 11th in passing yards per game (236.1) and completions (683), 14th in passing yards (8,262), 15th in TD passes (63) and 17th in total offense (8,625).

Buechele was a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, which honors the Collegiate Player of the Year, and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award, and was an All-AAC First-Team selection. He was also a member of the Manning Award and CFPA Watch Lists.

The junior graduate transfer is originally from Arlington, Texas, and attended Lamar High School.