ASU’s Jayden Daniels named Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week

Nov 24, 2019, 11:18 AM | Updated: 4:12 pm

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws under pressure from Oregon linebacker Isaac Slade-Matautia during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. Arizona State won 31-28. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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BY JAKE ANDERSON

Arizona Sports

Arizona State freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the Walter Camp FBS National Offensive Player of the Week, the Walter Camp Football Foundation announced on Sunday.

Daniels is coming off of a 408-yard, three-touchdown performance in ASU’s 31-28 upset win over No. 6 Oregon on Saturday night.

The freshman was nearly perfect in the first half, going 12-for-14 for 183 yards and a score.

He also broke Rudy Carpenter’s single-season school record for the most passing yards by a true freshman (2,273 yards in 2005).

Daniels followed up with an even better second half.

The freshman quarterback tossed for 217 yards and two touchdown passes, the second of which was an 81-yarder to senior wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to give ASU a 24-21 lead with 3:54 left in the game.

Daniels has now thrown for three scores in three consecutive games, the first Sun Devil to do so since Taylor Kelly in 2013.

The 400-yard passing performance is also Arizona State’s first since Mike Bercovici last accomplished the feat in 2016.

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Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) warms up prior to an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Nike chairman Phil Knight stands on the sideline prior to an NCAA college football game between Oregon and Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon running back Cyrus Habibi-Likio (33) hands the ball to an official after his touchdown against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon wide receiver Juwan Johnson (6) can't hold on to a pass as Arizona State defensive back Connor Soelle (18) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a pass against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon running back CJ Verdell is tackled by Arizona State safety Cam Phillips (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) pulls in a catch next to Arizona State's Chase Lucas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) runs with a reception as Arizona State defensive back Chase Lucas (24) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon's Mykael Wright (2) carries on a kick return during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against the Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon coach Mario Cristobal greets his team after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State's Christian Zendejas (45) celebrates his field goal with punter Kevin Macias (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon running back CJ Verdell (7) runs the ball against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Oregon wide receiver Johnny Johnson III (3) is hit by Arizona State linebacker Elijah Juarez (30) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws against Oregon during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

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