2019 Conference USA Newcomer of the Year
Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week (Nov. 9, 2019)
Manning Award Quarterback of the Week (Nov. 9, 2019)
PFF College C-USA Team of the Week (Nov. 9, 2019)
2019 (g-Sr.) | 11/10: After assuming the starter's role prior to WKU's fourth game vs. UAB, Storey helped lead the 1-2 Hilltoppers to an 8-2 record over the last 10 games of the season, culminating in a 9-4 overall record and a First Responder Bowl victory over Western Michigan. He completed 241-of-345 passes for 2,567 yards, with 14 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Storey completed at least 20 passes and had a 67% rate in each of his last nine games, while his 69.9% overall completion rate ranked fifth in FBS and second in all-time WKU program history for a single season. He threw for multiple touchdowns in six games and had 300-yard performances vs. Florida Atlantic (380) and in the First Responder Bowl against Western Michigan (358). Storey had five passing touchdowns of 50 or more yards, which tied for third in FBS with Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa and Utah's Tyler Huntley. He was also the Hilltoppers' second leading rusher, with 118 carries for 276 yards and seven touchdowns. Storey had a career-high 17 carries vs. Army and at Arkansas, while rushing for two touchdowns in each contest; he had 62 yards against the Black Knights and a career-high 77 against the Razorbacks. With his stellar performance in Fayetteville on Nov. 9, Storey was named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, and then subsequently Manning Award Quarterback of the Week – the first Hilltopper to ever win the national honor. At the conclusion of the regular season, he became the second WKU quarterback to earn C-USA Newcomer of the Year, as voted on by league coaches. Storey also had two receptions for 14 yards and one touchdown – an eight-yarder from Lucky Jackson vs. Charlotte – on a pair of trick plays during the season. He was a team captain for two games: on Homecoming vs. Charlotte and also in his return to Arkansas.
Before WKU: Storey played in 10 games for the Razorbacks in 2018, starting nine at quarterback. Totaled 530 snaps over the course of his junior season, accumulating 1,584 yards through the air on 143-of-250 passing, throwing 11 touchdowns with a passing efficiency of 116.94. Also rushed 146 yards and a touchdown, crossing the goal line on the ground in the season opener vs. Eastern Illinois. Went 12-of-17 passing against the Panthers, racking up 261 yards and three touchdowns in the contest. Hit his longest pass of the year in the game, connecting with Jordan Jones for a 57-yard touchdown, finishing with a season-best passing efficiency of 257.79. His 261 passing yards vs. EIU also stood as a high for the 2018 season and was one of four times he passed for 200-plus yards in a game. Put up 230 passing yards vs. Alabama on a 25-of-39 day, throwing for two touchdowns. Recorded 240 passing yards against Vanderbilt, going 23-for-36 for two touchdowns in the game. Made it consecutive 200-yard games behind a 19-of-38 passing in the next contest against LSU for 200 yards and two touchdowns. Was a four-time honoree on the Fall SEC Academic Roll.
HS/Misc.: Storey was an early enrollee who was a consensus four-star prospect by Rivals, ESPN, Scout and 247Sports. Was the No. 6 pro-style quarterback in the nation, No. 3 player in Arkansas and No. 165 in the Rivals250 according to Rivals. 247Sports ranked him the No. 9 pro-style quarterback, No. 3 player in Arkansas and No. 236 overall prospect in the Top247. Ranked the No. 4 player in Arkansas and No. 16 quarterback in the nation by Scout. ESPN listed him as the No. 7 player in Arkansas and No. 19 pocket passer quarterback in the country. HawgSports.com ranked him at No. 3 in the Natural 21. Helped head coach Greg Kendrick lead Charleston High School to back-to-back perfect seasons and Arkansas Class 3A state championships, earning State Championship MVP as both a junior and senior. Also won a state championship as a freshman linebacker in 2011. Ended his career with 29 consecutive wins. Finished his varsity career with 12,856 passing yards and 154 touchdown passes. The 12,856 passing yards ranks third in Arkansas all-time and the 154 touchdown passes is the second-most by any player in state history. Became just the eighth player in Arkansas high school history to pass for over 10,000 career yards, joining former Razorback quarterback Brandon Allen on the list. Also ranks among Arkansas’ all-time high school leaders with 897 completions (2nd), 1,370 pass attempts (3rd) and a 66.0 completion percentage (3rd). Named to the 2015 Parade All-American First Team at quarterback. Earned back-to-back Gatorade Arkansas Football Player of the Year and Wendy’s High School Football Player of the Year honors for Arkansas. Named MaxPreps Mr. Football for the state of Arkansas and earned MaxPreps Small School All-American first team honors. Recognized as the 2014 winner of the Landers Award, given to the state’s best prep football player. Named to the 3A all-state team three consecutive years. Earned Farm Bureau Insurance 3A Offensive Player of the Year and the Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s Outstanding Player of the Year. Finished his senior season completing 294 of 447 passes (65.7 percent), for 4,159 yards and 53 touchdowns while adding 724 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns. Totaled 73 touchdowns as a senior, the fourth-most in a single season in state history. Went 268-of-408 (65.6 percent) passing for 4,241 yards and 52 touchdowns as a junior. Also rushed for 180 yards and six touchdowns in 2013. Started as a sophomore and completed 328 of 503 passes (65.2 percent) for 4,397 yards and 48 touchdowns and rushed for 316 yards and seven touchdowns. Also was an all-state basketball and baseball player. Chose Arkansas over offers from Alabama, Auburn, Louisville and others.
