Quarterback Jake Luton, who bounced back from two injury-riddled season to pilot Oregon State to its first five-win season since 2014, is one of three players named college football comeback player of the year.

The award, sponsored by the Mayo Clinic, recognizes players who overcame a serious injury. Luton missed most of the 2017 season with a thoracic spine injury, and much of 2018 with sprained ankle.

Luton threw 28 touchdown passes and only three interceptions this season, and was twice named Pac-12 offensive player of the week.

Luton is one of two players selected among the FBS ranks. Joining Luton as comeback honorees are Georgia Southern offensive lineman Drew Wilson and Salisbury receiver Octavion Wilson.

Comeback players were nominated each week during the season, with the winner selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The honor comes with a $5,000 donation to Oregon State’s general scholarship fund.

Luton will be honored along with the Wilsons at halftime during the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 28.

--Nick Daschel | ndaschel@oregonian.com | @nickdaschel

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