It’s been clear all season long that Oregon Ducks wide receiver Troy Franklin is playing on a different level than we’ve seen from any pass-catcher in Eugene for quite some time.
However, that level of play is not being recognized, as Franklin was snubbed as a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver.
Through 12 games, Franklin has 77 catches for 1,349 yards and 14 touchdowns. He’s broken the Oregon Ducks single-season receiving records for yards and touchdowns, and also broken the school record for most receiving touchdowns in a career.
The finalists for the award are Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., Washington’s Rome Odunze, and LSU’s Malik Nabers.
Here’s how Franklin’s stats stack up to the other three:
| Name | Catches | Yards | TDs |
| Troy Franklin | 77 | 1,349 | 14 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | 67 | 1,211 | 14 |
| Rome Odunze | 73 | 1,326 | 13 |
| Malik Nabers | 86 | 1,546 | 14 |
The Biletnikoff Award will be given out on December 8, 2023.
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