Williams Named ACC Rookie of the Week

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami redshirt freshman quarterback Jarren Williams was named ACC Rookie of the Week after a standout performance against Bethune-Cookman, the conference office announced Monday.

Williams completed 79.2 percent of his passes in Saturday’s 63-0 win and set a career mark with three touchdown passes. Williams, who has started all three games for the Hurricanes, finished with 254 yards on 19-for-24 passing against the Wildcats.

On the season, Williams has thrown six touchdowns with no interceptions and he ranks fifth in the ACC with 777 passing yards. Williams’ pass efficiency rating of 164.6 is the third-highest mark in the conference.

Miami continues a season-long five-game homestand Saturday against Central Michigan. Kickoff for the matchup, slated for broadcast on ACC Network, is set for 4 p.m.