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TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita was named a Finalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year, as announced today by the Maxwell Football Club.
Quarterback Noah Fifita is the first Arizona quarterback to be named a finalist for this award since its inaugural season in 2018. He finished the season with a Territorial Cup record of 527 yards on 30-of-41 passing for five touchdowns. Fifita tied his career-high with five touchdown passes to give him 23 TDs for the year, marking the seventh-most in program history.
“Congratulations to this year’s Shaun Alexander Award Top 5 Finalists. I’ve enjoyed watching this year’s top 5 impact college football as they have put on some of the best collegiate performances, I’ve seen this season. I’m confident these guys will continue to perform at an elite level for years to come. Good luck to the winner!” – Shaun Alexander
The Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award finalists are listed below in alphabetical order by school.
| Player Name | School | Position | Class Year |
| Caleb Downs | University of Alabama | Defensive Back | Freshman |
| Noah Fifita | University of Arizona | Quarterback | Redshirt Freshman |
| Rueben Bain | University of Miami | Defensive End | Freshman |
| Kevin Concepcion | NC State | Wide Receiver | Freshman |
| Dillon Thieneman | Purdue University |
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