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Running back Josh Davis capped a record-breaking season with two major honors: the Jerry Rice Award as the National Freshman of the Year and the Collegiate Male Athlete honor presented at the 2019 Utah Governor’s State of Sport Awards. 

Davis was the first Wildcat, and just the third player in Big Sky history, to be named National Freshman of the Year. He was selected by a panel of more than 150 writers, broadcasters, athletic communications directors and others.

In 12 games played in the 2018 season, Davis set a Wildcat freshman record with 1,362 rushing yards, adding nine touchdowns. He also had 30 receptions for 193 yards and 224 punt-return yards with one touchdown.

Davis was also the first Wildcat named Big Sky Freshman of the Year.