Courtesy of San José State
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – San José State wide receiver Nick Nash has been named a 2024 Biletnikoff Award Semifinalist, announced by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc. on Monday.
Nash leads the country in touchdown receptions (14), receptions (95), receptions per game (9.5), receiving yards (1,282) and receiving yards per game (128.2). Nash has also thrown for two touchdowns this season and helped lead the Spartans to bowl eligibility.
Nash’s 95 receptions this season is an SJSU single-season record, and he has an SJSU record touchdown reception in all 10 games played this season. Nash is one touchdown reception shy of tying the SJSU single-season touchdown receiving record.
Against No. 13 Boise State on Saturday, Nash had nine catches for 126 yards and one touchdown.
There are 11 semifinalists, and the three finalists will be announced on Nov. 26.
The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver at any position. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot back, and running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award.
The semifinalists, finalists, and award recipients are selected by the distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of 600 prominent college football journalists, commentators, announcers, Biletnikoff Award winners, and other former receivers.
Nick Nash, WR, Redshirt Senior, Irvine, Calif./Woodbridge HS
- Has only been a true wide receiver for 24 games
- Leads country with 14 touchdown receptions
- Leads country with 95 receptions
- Leads country with 9.5 receptions per game
- Leads country with 1,282 receiving yards
- Leads country with 128.2 receiving yards per game
- Nash has more receiving touchdowns than 47 FBS schools
- According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), Nash leads the country with 20 receptions of 20 yards or more
- One of two FBS players to have 17 receptions in a game this season
- Has thrown two touchdown passes
- Has four tackles
- 83 catches (First in nation)
- 1,146 yards (286 more than any other player)
- 14 receiving touchdowns (First in nation)
- 55 catches gaining a first down (14 more than any other player)
- 16 contested catches (First in nation)
- 32 catches gaining 15 yards or more (First in nation, seven more than anyone else)
- 18 missed tackles forced on receptions (Third in nation)
UP NEXT: The Spartans will take on No. 23 UNLV on Friday, Nov. 22, from CEFCU Stadium, presented by Habbas Law. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (PT) and it can be watched on FS1 and heard on 860 AM.
