CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer was one of the 14 additions made to the Manning Award Watch list.

Altmyer has been one of the most efficient quarterbacks in the nation with 15 touchdown passes and only one interception.

His 15/1 touchdown/interception ratio is the best in the nation among Power 4 quarterbacks.

The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in honor of the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning.

The winner is scheduled to be announced following the College Football Playoff National Championship.

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