How Jake Browning stacks up against NCAA Division I’s top passers
Washington sophomore Jake Browning has been putting up some eye-popping numbers this season.
The Folsom High School graduate set a school record with six touchdown passes last weekend in a 70-21 victory over Oregon, the Huskies’ first win over the Ducks in 13 meetings. Browning also ran for two scores in the rout.
Jake. Browning.#PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/NeCgC7vOBW
— UW Football (@UW_Football) October 13, 2016
With an NCAA Division I-leading 23 touchdown passes and just two interceptions, Browning is tops in the nation with a 204.9 quarterback rating, 0.9 points better than Toledo’s Logan Woodside. Browning has also run for three scores this season.
The nation has taken notice.
Browning was ranked third in The Associated Press’ latest Heisman Watch, although the informal poll has no actual voters.
Washington is idle this week but will return to action Oct. 22 at home against Oregon State.
A closer look at the numbers:
Comparing the top-rated passers
Name, School | Comp. Pct. | Yards | Pass TDs | Int. | Rating |
Browning, Washington | 72.2 | 1,418 | 23 | 2 | 204.9 |
Woodside, Toledo | 70.2 | 1,691 | 20 | 3 | 204 |
Terrell, Western Michigan | 70.6 | 1,390 | 15 | 0 | 186.9 |
Mahomes, Texas Tech | 72.8 | 2,274 | 20 | 4 | 182 |
Woodson, Akron | 66.7 | 1,247 | 13 | 4 | 177.5 |
Evans, Virginia Tech | 63.3 | 1,045 | 15 | 1 | 176.1 |
Mayfield, Oklahoma | 68.5 | 1,457 | 12 | 4 | 174 |
Barrett, Ohio State | 64.2 | 981 | 15 | 3 | 166.6 |
Darnold, USC | 67.8 | 1,099 | 8 | 2 | 165 |
White, Western Kentucky | 65.8 | 1,707 | 14 | 3 | 163.9 |
Browning’s yards total isn’t elite (33rd in the nation). However, his 23 touchdown passes are one better than Cal’s Davis Webb, and he’s third in completion percentage. Patrick Mahomes II of Texas Tech leads the nation with 2,274 yards, 18 better than Webb.
Social media reacts
Jake Browning earns Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week after his record breaking performance in Washington's win over Oregon. #PurpleReign pic.twitter.com/V3JdYwoD1s
— UW Football (@UW_Football) October 10, 2016
Jake Browning throws a TD pass every 6.5 attempts vs FBS teams.
— The Solid Verbal (@SolidVerbal) October 10, 2016
2015 Watson: 14.2
2014 Mariota: 10.8
2013 Winston: 9.6
2012 Manziel: 19.7
Jake Browning is big on kudos to teammates. Most humble star you'll find https://t.co/eqvsUA6xDX
— Joe Davidson (@SacBee_JoeD) October 9, 2016
Jake Browning's emergence as Heisman Trophy candidate doesn't surprise high school coach: Former MaxPreps All... https://t.co/g5j0JWA5QW
— AmateurSports365 (@ASNN365) October 14, 2016
Landing at No. 2 on @YogiRoth's Heisman Watch: @UW_Football's @jake_browning.#BackThePac pic.twitter.com/S4LVbwBnnL
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) October 14, 2016
Washington QB Jake Browning’s finger wag against Oregon costs him 500 pushups https://t.co/NkO7kMUlll pic.twitter.com/BgXs6qKIJ4
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 13, 2016
And now, for your #Pac12AfterDark viewing pleasure, we bring you all EIGHT of @jake_browning's #Pac12FB record-tying touchdowns. pic.twitter.com/NuwO4PTLy2
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) October 9, 2016
Jake Browning's last two games: 37-for-49 (75.5%), 514 yards (10.5 YPA), 9 TDs, 0 INTs. In all, 11 TDs (two rushing), 12 incompletions.
— Sheil Kapadia (@SheilKapadia) October 9, 2016
Compiled by Noel Harris
This story was originally published October 13, 2016 at 8:31 PM with the headline "How Jake Browning stacks up against NCAA Division I’s top passers."