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Alabama, Notre Dame Quarterbacks Named Maxwell Award Semifinalists

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Alabama, Notre Dame Quarterbacks Named Maxwell Award Semifinalists

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Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell and Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr were named among 18 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, given to college football’s top offensive player. Russell has passed for 2,263 yards and 18 touchdowns with five interceptions, and added 276 rushing yards and five scores. Carr has thrown for 2,168 yards, 21 touchdowns and one interception, while adding three rushing touchdowns. Alabama linebacker Luke Metz is a semifinalist for the Chuck Bednarik Award, which honors the nation’s top defensive player; he has recorded 68 tackles, five quarterback hurries, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Finalists for both awards are scheduled to be announced Nov. 24.

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