University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Levi Lewis Lands on College Football Performer of the Year Watch List
8/4/2021 9:01:00 AM | Football
LAFAYETTE – Senior quarterback Levi Lewis continues to garner national attention ahead of the 2021 season, earning a place on the College Football Performer of the Year Award Watch List as announced by the CFPA on Wednesday.
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Starting all 11 games for Louisiana a season ago, Lewis threw for 2,274 yards, the 26th most nationally, and 19 touchdowns, the 20th most in the country.
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The Baton Rouge native is closing in on several all-time program marks entering his senior campaign. Lewis currently ranks second in school history with 54 career passing touchdowns and third in program history with 6,286 career passing yards. Both records are currently held by Louisiana great Jake Delhomme.
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A multifaceted performer, Lewis also propelled the Ragin' Cajuns offense on the ground rushing for 335 yards and five touchdowns, which saw him join Ian Book (Notre Dame) and Justin Fields (Ohio State) as the only quarterbacks to throw for more than 5,000 yards, more than 45 touchdowns, less than 11 interceptions and record more than eight rushing touchdowns over the last two seasons.
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Lewis finished the 2020 season with Second Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors and was named to the Davey O'Brien 2020 Quarterback class.
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The College Football Performer of the Year Award has been presented annually since 2015. In total, the awards committee presents a total of four multi-season/career awards throughout the academic calendar year.
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Louisiana Football opens the 2021 season and the fourth year of the Billy Napier era on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Texas. Kickoff in Austin is slated for 3:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast nationally on FOX.
In total, six Ragin' Cajuns games, four of which will be played at Cajun Field, have been selected for national broadcasts during the 2021 season. To view the team's complete schedule, click here.
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets now, which includes six games at Cajun Field. More information can be obtained by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at the CAJUNDOME, (337) 265-2170, or by visiting the office in-person.
The Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation is excited to announce reduced tailgating prices for the 2021 season. For more information on securing a tailgate or RV spot, call the RCAF office at (337) 851-7223 or email RCAF@louisiana.edu.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCajunsFB) to stay up-to-date on Louisiana Football.Â
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Starting all 11 games for Louisiana a season ago, Lewis threw for 2,274 yards, the 26th most nationally, and 19 touchdowns, the 20th most in the country.
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The Baton Rouge native is closing in on several all-time program marks entering his senior campaign. Lewis currently ranks second in school history with 54 career passing touchdowns and third in program history with 6,286 career passing yards. Both records are currently held by Louisiana great Jake Delhomme.
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A multifaceted performer, Lewis also propelled the Ragin' Cajuns offense on the ground rushing for 335 yards and five touchdowns, which saw him join Ian Book (Notre Dame) and Justin Fields (Ohio State) as the only quarterbacks to throw for more than 5,000 yards, more than 45 touchdowns, less than 11 interceptions and record more than eight rushing touchdowns over the last two seasons.
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Lewis finished the 2020 season with Second Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors and was named to the Davey O'Brien 2020 Quarterback class.
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The College Football Performer of the Year Award has been presented annually since 2015. In total, the awards committee presents a total of four multi-season/career awards throughout the academic calendar year.
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Louisiana Football opens the 2021 season and the fourth year of the Billy Napier era on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Texas. Kickoff in Austin is slated for 3:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast nationally on FOX.
In total, six Ragin' Cajuns games, four of which will be played at Cajun Field, have been selected for national broadcasts during the 2021 season. To view the team's complete schedule, click here.
Fans are encouraged to secure tickets now, which includes six games at Cajun Field. More information can be obtained by calling the Louisiana Athletics Ticket Office at the CAJUNDOME, (337) 265-2170, or by visiting the office in-person.
The Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation is excited to announce reduced tailgating prices for the 2021 season. For more information on securing a tailgate or RV spot, call the RCAF office at (337) 851-7223 or email RCAF@louisiana.edu.
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Follow the Ragin' Cajuns on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (@RaginCajunsFB) to stay up-to-date on Louisiana Football.Â
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