Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel’s fiancée Zo Caswell hypes him up for securing a spot in Maxwell Award finalists list

Dillon Gabriel was named as one of the three finalists for the 2024 Maxwell Award on Tuesday. The Oregon quarterback was named alongside Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter and Boise State Ashton Jeanty for the award given to the outstanding college football player.

The Maxwell Award, established in 1937, stands as one of college football's most prestigious accolades. Named after Robert “Tiny” Maxwell, a renowned sportswriter and influential figure in college football, it celebrates excellence on the field and significant contributions to the game.

Following the announcement, Gabriel's fiancee, Zo Caswell, took to Instagram to hype up the quarterback. She reposted on her Instagram story a post made by Oregon football to announce the nomination.

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Dillon Gabriel also made the finalist for another award on Tuesday

The quarterback was also among the three finalists for the Davey O’Brien Award. He was named alongside Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders for the quarterback honor

It’s the nation’s oldest and most esteemed honor for quarterbacks, recognizing players who not only excel on the field but also embody the enduring character of Davey O’Brien. The award celebrates outstanding performance in athletics while upholding a commitment to academic excellence and integrity.

With his performance on the field for Oregon this season, Gabriel is considered as favorite for this one. The quarterback has thrown for 3,066 yards and 22 touchdowns with one regular season game to go.

Dillon Gabriel’s milestone achievement this season.

The 2024 college football season is a historic one for Dillon Gabriel. The quarterback made history by becoming the player with the most career pass touchdowns in the Week 11 game against Maryland.

“You can't go through that game without recognizing,” Lanning said after the game against Maryland. “Having the all-time touchdown leader in the NCAA with Dillon Gabriel, and what he was able to accomplish there.”

“He'll be the first one to tell you he doesn't care, but he should, because that's a really special moment for him. So I'm glad that we got to celebrate tonight with him.”

Gabriel also holds second place in college football history for the most career passing yards, behind Case Keenum, who threw for 19,217 yards. With more than a thousand yards left to catch up, Gabriel can take advantage of the longer postseason to beat the record.