Blake Shapen Named To Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State quarterback Blake Shapen was named to the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List on Tuesday. The Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award is presented annually by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. and A. O. Smith Corporation to the nation's top quarterback who best exemplifies character, scholastic and athletic achievement.

Shapen enters his final collegiate season with 27 career starts under his belt, including a streak of 25 consecutive starts. In his career, he has thrown for 6,548 yards and 44 touchdowns with a completion percentage of 64%.

Shapen was off to a fast start in 2024 before an injury ended his season. Before the injury, Shapen had thrown for 974 yards with eight touchdowns and just one interception. His 974 passing yards and eight touchdowns ranked 3rd in the SEC, while his completion percentage of 68% ranked 7th in the SEC.

Shapen and the Bulldogs will kickoff the 2025 season on Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. (CT) when they travel to Southern Miss. State's first home contest will be on Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. (CT) when they welcome Arizona State to Davis Wade Stadium.

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