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Moss Named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Top 10 List
October 29, 2025 | Football
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - University of Louisville quarterback Miller Moss was one of the Top 10 quarterbacks for the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. the organization announced Wednesday.
The award honors the nation's top upperclassman quarterback who best exemplifies character, leadership, and excellence both on and off the field.
Moss has led the No. 16 Cardinals to a 6-1 record, including a 24-21 upset of the then second-ranked Hurricanes in Miami on Oct. 17. Moss has thrown for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns while completing 65.0 percent of his throws. He is also leading the team with six rushing touchdowns. The Los Angeles native threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns in a win at Pitt and and owns 300-yard passing games versus Bowling Green and Virginia.
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Following the release of this season's Top 25 list, these ten standout quarterbacks have continued to elevate their play, leading their teams with consistency, composure, and competitive spirit. Each represents the qualities that define the legacy of Johnny Unitas — integrity, teamwork, and perseverance.
"This group has shown tremendous growth and leadership throughout the season," said John Unitas Jr., President of the Golden Arm Educational Foundation. "They've proven themselves as not only outstanding quarterbacks, but as true representatives of what the Golden Arm Award stands for — excellence on the field and character off it."
Joining Moss on the list are:
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Carson Beck, Miami - Beck has led the #10 Hurricanes' (6-1) resurgence in 2025. To date, he has completed 148 of 202 passes, the third-highest percentage (73%) among FBS quarterbacks.
Josh Hoover, TCU - Hoover ranks third among FBS QBs in yards (2,371) and passing touchdowns (22). Behind his leadership, the Horned Frogs have posted a 6-2 record in a Big 12 conference filled with high- caliber quarterbacks.
Haynes King, Georgia Tech - A dynamic runner as well as passer, King is third among FBS QBs in rushing yards (651), while leading the #18 Yellow Jackets to a perfect 8-0 record this season
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana - Mendoza ranks first among FBS quarterbacks in passing touchdowns
 24) and QB rating (188.5) and has led the Hoosiers to an 8-0 record and their highest ranking in school history (#2).
Darian Mensah, Duke - Mensah's performance has helped the Blue Devils (4-3) exceed expectations this season. He has thrown a school-record 17 touchdowns through the first seven games and ranks among the top quarterbacks in the nation in total yards (2,211).
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt - Pavia has set the tone for the brash Commodores, leading them to a 7-1 record and their highest ranking (#7) since 1937. He has completed 139 passes for 1,698 yards and 15 touchdowns, while rushing for 458 yards and 5 TDs.
Marcel Reed, Texas A&M - Reed's improvement in all aspects of his game have led the #3 Aggies to an 8-0 record, including road wins at Notre Dame and LSU. Reed has passed for 1,972 yards and 17 touchdowns, while rushing for 349 yards and 6 TDs.
Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati - Following a season-opening loss to Nebraska, Sorsby has led the Bearcats to seven-straight wins. He's proven to be an incredibly efficient QB, throwing only one interception while passing for 20 scores.
Gunner Stockton, Georgia - The gritty Stockton has the #5 Bulldogs (6-1) competing for another national title. A threat with his arm and legs (1,553 yards passing/279 yards rushing), he shows a strong will to win, best evidenced in a come-from-behind 43-35 win over Ole Miss.
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The 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award® winner will be announced later this year, the annual Golden Arm Award ceremony presented by A. O. Smith set to take place in Baltimore, Maryland.
Sharing a tradition of innovation with Johnny Unitas, who invented football's two-minute drill, A. O. Smith has been an innovator in its industry for more than a century. A. O. Smith offers its customers an additional advantage in that the company designs, builds, distributes and supports the world's broadest and deepest line of residential and commercial water heaters, as well as commercial boilers. This single- source concept simplifies ordering, installation and service and is backed by more than 80 years of research and innovation.
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The award honors the nation's top upperclassman quarterback who best exemplifies character, leadership, and excellence both on and off the field.
Moss has led the No. 16 Cardinals to a 6-1 record, including a 24-21 upset of the then second-ranked Hurricanes in Miami on Oct. 17. Moss has thrown for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns while completing 65.0 percent of his throws. He is also leading the team with six rushing touchdowns. The Los Angeles native threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns in a win at Pitt and and owns 300-yard passing games versus Bowling Green and Virginia.
In the upset win at Miami, Moss Â
Following the release of this season's Top 25 list, these ten standout quarterbacks have continued to elevate their play, leading their teams with consistency, composure, and competitive spirit. Each represents the qualities that define the legacy of Johnny Unitas — integrity, teamwork, and perseverance.
"This group has shown tremendous growth and leadership throughout the season," said John Unitas Jr., President of the Golden Arm Educational Foundation. "They've proven themselves as not only outstanding quarterbacks, but as true representatives of what the Golden Arm Award stands for — excellence on the field and character off it."
Joining Moss on the list are:
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Carson Beck, Miami - Beck has led the #10 Hurricanes' (6-1) resurgence in 2025. To date, he has completed 148 of 202 passes, the third-highest percentage (73%) among FBS quarterbacks.
Josh Hoover, TCU - Hoover ranks third among FBS QBs in yards (2,371) and passing touchdowns (22). Behind his leadership, the Horned Frogs have posted a 6-2 record in a Big 12 conference filled with high- caliber quarterbacks.
Haynes King, Georgia Tech - A dynamic runner as well as passer, King is third among FBS QBs in rushing yards (651), while leading the #18 Yellow Jackets to a perfect 8-0 record this season
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana - Mendoza ranks first among FBS quarterbacks in passing touchdowns
 24) and QB rating (188.5) and has led the Hoosiers to an 8-0 record and their highest ranking in school history (#2).
Darian Mensah, Duke - Mensah's performance has helped the Blue Devils (4-3) exceed expectations this season. He has thrown a school-record 17 touchdowns through the first seven games and ranks among the top quarterbacks in the nation in total yards (2,211).
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt - Pavia has set the tone for the brash Commodores, leading them to a 7-1 record and their highest ranking (#7) since 1937. He has completed 139 passes for 1,698 yards and 15 touchdowns, while rushing for 458 yards and 5 TDs.
Marcel Reed, Texas A&M - Reed's improvement in all aspects of his game have led the #3 Aggies to an 8-0 record, including road wins at Notre Dame and LSU. Reed has passed for 1,972 yards and 17 touchdowns, while rushing for 349 yards and 6 TDs.
Brendan Sorsby, Cincinnati - Following a season-opening loss to Nebraska, Sorsby has led the Bearcats to seven-straight wins. He's proven to be an incredibly efficient QB, throwing only one interception while passing for 20 scores.
Gunner Stockton, Georgia - The gritty Stockton has the #5 Bulldogs (6-1) competing for another national title. A threat with his arm and legs (1,553 yards passing/279 yards rushing), he shows a strong will to win, best evidenced in a come-from-behind 43-35 win over Ole Miss.
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The 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award® winner will be announced later this year, the annual Golden Arm Award ceremony presented by A. O. Smith set to take place in Baltimore, Maryland.
Sharing a tradition of innovation with Johnny Unitas, who invented football's two-minute drill, A. O. Smith has been an innovator in its industry for more than a century. A. O. Smith offers its customers an additional advantage in that the company designs, builds, distributes and supports the world's broadest and deepest line of residential and commercial water heaters, as well as commercial boilers. This single- source concept simplifies ordering, installation and service and is backed by more than 80 years of research and innovation.
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