Arch Manning, CJ Carr, Gunner Stockton named Unitas Award semifinalists

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Arch Manning, CJ Carr, Gunner Stockton named Unitas Award semifinalists
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Fifteen quarterbacks have been announced as semifinalists for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, including Arch Manning from Texas, CJ Carr from Notre Dame, and Gunner Stockton from Georgia. All three are leading undefeated teams, with Texas ranked No. 1, Georgia No. 2, and Notre Dame No. 3 in the AP Top 25. Manning's Longhorns are 4-0 heading into a matchup against Oklahoma, while Carr and Stockton have also achieved perfect starts for their respective teams. The semifinalists were selected from an initial watch list that began with 27 players and will be trimmed down for the final award presentation.

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  • •Arch Manning leads Texas, ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25.
  • •CJ Carr represents Notre Dame, currently No. 3.
  • •Gunner Stockton is quarterback for No. 2 Georgia.
  • •All 15 semifinalists advanced from an initial 27-player list.
  • •The award will be presented by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation.
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  • 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Arch Manning, CJ Carr and Gunner Stockton headline 15 Unitas Award semifinalists
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Arch Manning, CJ Carr and Gunner Stockton are among 15 quarterbacks who were announced as Johnny Unitas Golden Arm semifinalists on Thursday.

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