December 13, 2013
NationalChamps.net releases 7th annual Underdog Award
GIVEN TO THE NATION'S BEST MID-MAJOR PLAYER

Jordan Lynch Wins NationalChamps.net’s 2013 UNDERDOG AWARD

NCAA Records set by Jordan Lynch

Most Rushing Yards by a QB, Game:
1. 316 - Jordan Lynch, NIU vs. Central Michigan, Oct. 19, 2013
Previous Record: 308, Stacey Robinson (NIU) vs. Fresno State, Oct. 6, 1990

Most Rushing Yards by a QB, Season:
1. 1,815 - Jordan Lynch, NIU, 2012
Previous Record: 1,702 - Denard Robinson (Michigan), 2010

Most 100-Yard Rushing Games by a QB, Season:
1. 12 - Jordan Lynch, NIU, 2012

Most Consecutive 100-Yard Rushing Games by a QB:
1. 11 - Jordan Lynch, NIU, 2012
Previous Record: 5, by Five Players

A QB Rushing for 1,500 Yards and Passing for 3,000 Yards, Season:
Jordan Lynch, NIU 2012 (3,138 passing, 1,815 rushing)

A Player Passing for 400 Yards and Rushing for 150 Yards, Game:
Jordan Lynch, Nov. 14, 2012 vs. Toledo (407 passing; 162 rushing)

Most Rushing Yards per Game by a QB, Season:
3. 129.6 - Jordan Lynch, NIU, 2012
Record: 135.8 - Beau Morgan, Air Force, 1996

From Chicago, Illinois, Jordan Lynch is the 2013 UNDERDOG AWARD winner, and he embodies the fighting competitive spirit this award recognizes in rewarding big play from student-athletes at smaller FBS programs.

The 2013 UNDERDOG AWARD Finalists
FINALISTS (released December 8, 2013)