It’s been clear all season long that Oregon Ducks wide receiver Troy Franklin is playing on a different level than we’ve seen from any pass-catcher in Eugene for quite some time.
However, that level of play is not being recognized, as Franklin was snubbed as a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver.
Through 12 games, Franklin has 77 catches for 1,349 yards and 14 touchdowns. He’s broken the Oregon Ducks single-season receiving records for yards and touchdowns, and also broken the school record for most receiving touchdowns in a career.
The finalists for the award are Ohio State’s Marvin Harrrison Jr., Washington’s Rome Odunze, and LSU’s Malik Nabers.
Here’s how Franklin’s stats stack up to the other three:
Name
Catches
Yards
TDs
Troy Franklin
77
1,349
14
Marvin Harrison Jr.
67
1,211
14
Rome Odunze
73
1,326
13
Malik Nabers
86
1,546
14
The Biletnikoff Award will be given out on December 8, 2023.
Story originally appeared on Ducks Wire
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