Lewis Named to Allstate Sugar Bowl Manning Stars of the Week
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis was named to the Allstate Sugar Bowl Manning Stars of the Week list, the award committee announced Monday.
The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2004 to honor the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that includes the candidates’ bowl performances in its balloting. Since the Manning Award started recognizing Stars of the Week in 2011, 600 different quarterbacks from 138 schools have been recognized. Fifth-four players have been honored so far in 2025.
Lewis, a redshirt senior out of Dallas, Texas, helped lead the Tigers to a 34-31 win over No.18/20 South Florida this past weekend. His career day of 307 passing yards led him to two touchdowns in the come from behind victory. Connecting with 10 receivers for the second time this season, Lewis found Cortez Braham Jr. twice during the game for scores – including the go-ahead score with 1:07 remaining in the game.
Lewis went on to add on 35 yards on the ground and one reception for 14 yards.
This is the second time Lewis has been named to the list this season. To see the full list of award winners, click HERE.
Lewis Named to Davey O’Brien Great 8 List
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis has been named to the Davey O’Brien Award’s Great 8 for week nine of the season, the Davey O’Brien Foundation announced Monday.
With being named to the list, Lewis also finds himself on the Davey O'Brien Award Midseason Watch List. 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.
Lewis, who helped the Tigers to a 34-31 win over No.18/20 South Florida this past weekend, had a career day in the air with 307 passing yards and two touchdowns. Connecting with 10 receivers for the second time this season, Lewis found Cortez Braham Jr. twice during the game – including the go-ahead score with 1:07 remaining in the game.
This is the second Davey O’Brien Great 8 nod for Lewis this season.