BEN FINLEY NEWS

Two touchdowns in OT win Finley completed 10 of 21 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns during Tuesday's 21-14 overtime win against Toledo.

Impact Finley logged another game with a completion percentage under 50, but he still did throw two touchdowns with one being for the win in overtime. The win over the Rockets was the final game of the season for Finley, and he ended the season with 2,581 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions. This stat-line was pretty efficient this year, and it should keep him at least in the running for the starting quarterback spot for his senior season next year.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

250 yards in blowout vs. Kent Finley was 14-for-29 passing for 250 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 38-17 victory over Kent State. He also had four rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Finley pieced together a solid performance against the winless Golden Flashes, contributing now four 250 or more passing yard games to the year. The 6-foot-3 quarterback will look to keep this momentum moving forward as the Zips play against Toledo at home in their season finale.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

205 yards against Huskies Finley completed 19 of 52 passes for 205 yards and one touchdown during Wednesday's 29-16 loss versus Northern Illinois.

Impact Finley was extremely inefficient off his 52 passing attempts, with a season-low 36.5 completion percentage. The 6-foot-3 quarterback still dished out a score to Adrian Norton, but that was just about the only bright spot for the Zips' offense. Still, Finley has amassed 2,137 passing yards with 13 touchdowns and nine interceptions on the season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four touchdowns in near comeback Finley completed 22 of 41 passes for 354 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 41-30 loss against Buffalo. He also had nine rushes for negative seven yards.

Impact Finley was pretty static throughout the matchup, until he unleashed three passing touchdowns and almost brought his team to a comeback against the Bulls. The starting quarterback may not have snuck out a win, but he put together his best performance since Week 3 against Colgate, and he should be primed for another high-volume performance against Northern Illinois on Nov. 13.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not great but still pulls out win Finley was 12-for-23 passing for 122 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 25-21 victory against Eastern Michigan.

Impact Finley didn't put out the best stat line, but he did squeeze out the win for the Zips when it mattered most. The junior quarterback has put out some solid passing yardage performances in the recent weeks, but his inability to tally multi-touchdown games makes him not the hottest commodity output-wise at this point in the season.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

High yardage, no touchdowns Finley was 24-for-36 passing for 395 yards and one interception during Saturday's 34-24 defeat to Western Michigan. He also had seven rushes for three yards.

Impact Finley slang together a season-high yardage amount, but he wasn't able to capitalize with a touchdown which led to an eventual loss. The junior quarterback has only one game this year with more than one passing touchdown, showing not a lot of fantasy prowess at this point in the season.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No touchdowns in loss Finley completed 21 of 32 passes for 206 yards during Saturday's 27-20 defeat versus Bowling Green. He also had eight rushes for 32 yards.

Impact Finley was able to hit 200 yards passing for the first time since Week 3, but he couldn't find a passing touchdown during the loss. The junior quarterback now has not been consistent enough under center to be a solid fantasy option at this point in the season.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't get things going vs. Ohio Finley was 25-for-38 passing for 196 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 30-10 defeat versus Ohio.

Impact Finley had plenty of passing opportunities throughout the matchup but couldn't capitalize, especially with two picks to the Bobcats' defense. The junior quarterback has been struggling most of the season except for Week 3 against Colgate, which does raise some questions towards his starting stability.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout Finley was 14-for-27 passing for 110 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 50-7 loss versus South Carolina. He also had five rushes for zero yards.

Impact Finley and the Zips were outmatched in every facet of the game, and his stat-line reflected that. The senior quarterback is coming off a big four-touchdown performance in Akron's win against Colgate last week, but he's thrown an interception in each game this season and has eclipsed one passing touchdown only once this year.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in win over Colgate Finley completed 28 of 43 passes for 358 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 31-20 victory over Colgate. He also had 11 rushes for -28 yards.

Impact Finley finally had something click especially as Akron played a team closer to their competition level after Ohio State and Rutgers. The 6-foot-3 quarterback showcased an ability to get many receivers involved, and it appears he'll be just fine with conference play arriving now.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in second blowout Finley was 14-for-31 passing for 138 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 49-17 loss against Rutgers. He also had four rushes for 29 yards.

Impact Finley struggled again against Rutgers as he did against the Buckeyes in Akron's season opener, though he was able to play through the entire game against the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-3 quarterback had the main spot under center over Tahj Bullock, but both quarterbacks could be on the field in the coming weeks. Finely has the chance to recover next week against Colgate, especially as it'll be, hopefully, a less strong competitor.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 2 Finley (ribs) is good to go for Week 2 against Rutgers, per the MAC injury report.

Impact Finley was considered questionable after he left the game against Ohio State with a rib injury. However, the quarterback appears to be good to go for Week 2. He figures to continue to split snaps with Tahj Bullock.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Saturday Finley will miss the remainder of Saturday's game against Ohio State due to a ribs injury, SB Nation reports.

Impact Finley and Tahj Bullock split reps under center, and were even on the field at the same time, during Saturday's contest. Unfortunately, Finley has gotten banged up along the way and won't be able to rejoin the action. The extent of his injury may become more evident over the next week.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't start after all Tahj Bullock got the start Saturday over Finley against Ohio State, SB Nation reports.

Impact Finley was initially announced as the Zips starter, but Bullock ultimately began the game under center. It remains to be seen if the two quarterbacks will split time moving forward. The 6-foot-3 Finley threw for 572 yards, three touchdowns and four interceptions in six games with Cal last year before joining Akron in the offseason.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Named starter for opener Finley has been named as the starting quarterback for Akron's season opener at Ohio State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact As has been recently reported, Finley has been performing above incumbent Tahj Bullock during fall camp, and Finley now being named the starter reflects this. The 6-foot-3 quarterback will lead the underdog Akron team next Saturday as they take on the Buckeyes.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pulling ahead in QB competition Finley has reportedly gained an advantage in practices and is looked at as the frontrunner for the starting quarterback job at Akron, per ZipsNation.org.

Impact Finley transferred in from Cal during the offseason and has reportedly taken the lead over Tahj Bullock in the race for the starting job, according to insiders present during spring practices. Finley threw for 572 yards and three scores with the Bears this past season, along with four interceptions.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former NC State quarterback Ben Finley left the Pack — and the ACC. Then, things happened Finley transferred to Cal-Berkeley after last season only to have the ACC accept Cal as a new member in expansion.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cal's three-man QB competition is too close to call as season nears Sam Jackson V, Fernando Mendoza and Ben Finley have two more weeks to make their case to start for Cal Bears vs. North Texas

AUGUST 16, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Not starting Friday Finley will not be the starting quarterback for NC State's Friday matchup against Maryland in the Mayo Bowl, Ethan McDowell of The Wolfpacker reports.

Impact With MJ Morris out (lower body), Finley was called upon to take over the starting spot for the Wolfpack and he delivered by leading NC State to a huge double-overtime victory against UNC. Even though he played well in relief, he's unfortunately back on the sidelines again with Morris taking back his starting spot.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MJ Morris or Ben Finley? Maryland ready for both NC State QBs in Duke's Mayo Bowl Maryland is prepared to see both MJ Morris and Ben Finley at quarterback for NC State

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

NC State football mailbag: On Dave Doeren's undershirt, Ben Finley outdueling Drake Maye and a future QB controversy We answer reader mailbag questions after NC State football knocked off UNC in double-overtime

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

N.C. State holds on to beat No. 18 UNC 30-27 in 2OT CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Ben Finley threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start, and North Carolina State held on to be...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

NC State football's Tanner Ingle happy to see progress of former scout team QB Ben Finley NC State safety Tanner Ingle speaks to reporters after the Wolfpack's 2OT win at UNC.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

NC State football's Ben Finley plants flat on UNC's field after win In his first career start, NC State quarterback Ben Finley led the Wolfpack to a 2OT rivalry win at UNC.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Finley leads N.C. State past No. 18 UNC in 2OT in 1st start

Ben Finley threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start, and North Carolina State held on to beat Drake Maye and No. 18 North Carolina 30-27 when Noah Burnette...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS