SAN ANTONIO -- University of the Incarnate Word wide receiver Isaiah Champagne has been named to the Jerry Rice Award Watch List.

Champagne is one of 30 players to make the nomination list for the award, which honors the best freshman in the FCS. True and redshirt freshman are all eligible.

After playing just three games a season ago, Champagne has had a breakout second season at UIW, entering the week with 40 receptions for 436 yards and two touchdowns.

He leads the Southland and is tied for 20th in the country in receptions, while his yardage total is third in the SLC.

The Cardinals, who are 3-4 overall with a 2-2 record in Southland, are back home for the second of three-consecutive home games this Saturday, when they host McNeese at 4 p.m.