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The preseason hype continues for Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne.
Thorne was named to yet another preseason award watch list on Thursday — this time the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. This award is annually handed out to the nation’s top quarterback.
Buy Spartans TicketsEarlier this week, Thorne was listed on the Manning Award preseason watch list as well. He’s also previously been named to preseason watch lists for the Walter Camp Award, Davey O’Brien Award and Maxwell Award.
Preseason praise still rolling in for @payton15thorne 🎯#RELENTLESS pic.twitter.com/HsDzGP8e0Z
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) August 25, 2022
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