In the Trojans' victory on Saturday, the captain surged up two of USC's all-time lists, passing Carson Palmer to become third in career touchdowns (74) and Rodney Peete to become fifth in career completions (642). For his unstoppable effort, he was named a Manning Award Star of the Week.
A candidate for the Walter Camp, Maxwell, and Manning Awards among others, Kessler is one of many Trojans under the postseason awards microscope this year. Eleven Trojans and counting have been named to watch lists, and as the team continues to pursue its championship-level goals, these players will be seeking to cement their names in the USC history books.
For more on these players, and to follow them throughout the season, click here to go to usctrojans.com/awards.
