Social Media Reacts to Zach Wilson's Career Night Against UCF

Zach Wilson had a career night against UCF in the Boca Raton Bowl on Tuesday night. Wilson, who likely played his final game in a BYU uniform, had 353 total yards and five touchdowns in the first half alone. He finished the night with a career high 425 passing yards on 34 attempts.

Zach Wilson was trending on twitter during the Boca Raton Bowl. Here are some of the best social media reactions to Wilson's career night:

BYU QB Zach Wilson completed 17-of-21 passes for 353 yards, three TDs and ran for two more. In the first half.

Second half ahead on ESPN now.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 23, 2020

"BYU QB Zach Wilson completed 17-of-21 passes for 353 yards, three TDs and ran for two more. In the first half. Second half ahead on ESPN now." - ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter

👑 The Zach Wilson Bowl 👑 pic.twitter.com/NicngGNrhl
— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 23, 2020

Zach Wilson caught the attention of NFL fanbases across the country:

#BYU QB Zach Wilson is legit 👀 🔥 #49ers | #FTTB pic.twitter.com/vuo2w3xwqF
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers_) December 23, 2020

Zach Wilson's showcase for #Jets fans

🏈 26/34
🏈 425 yards (12.5 per attempt)
🏈 3 TD
🏈 0 INT
🏈 147.3 NFL passer rating
🏈 2 rush TD
🏈 BYU offense posts school record 655 yards pic.twitter.com/fResVJ5QgH
— Michael Nania (@Michael_Nania) December 23, 2020

Is BYU's Zach Wilson the 2nd-best QB in the 2021 NFL draft class? https://t.co/fuJbJz4URZ via @thedraftwire
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) December 23, 2020

Zach Wilson highlights vs. UCF.

What have we learned? Not much that we didn't already know. Tremendous release, solid mechanics, mobile, arm angle variety, great placement. Tonight doesn't offer anything deeper, but still, it ain't a bad night from the kid. #Jets pic.twitter.com/OWMkSStzGP
— Jets X-Factor (@jetsxfactor) December 23, 2020

Greg Wrubell added some interest facts about Zach Wilson's fantastic junior campaign:

Zach Wilson is BYU's new single-season pass efficiency rating record holder: he ended at 196.44 this season (old record: Jim McMahon, 176.87 in 1980).
— Greg Wrubell (@gregwrubell) December 23, 2020

Zach Wilson this season tied Steve Young and Taysom Hill for most BYU QB rushing touchdowns in a single season (10).
— Greg Wrubell (@gregwrubell) December 23, 2020

Words to describe Zach Wilson’s throwing ability
Twitchy
Loose
Natural
Easy
Explosive
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) December 23, 2020

BYU QB Zach Wilson in the first half vs. UCF: 17/21 passing for 353 total yards and 5 total TDs (3 passing, 2 rushing)

Check out the ball placement on this throw pic.twitter.com/cImWQ7Ed62
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 23, 2020

Is BYU's Zach Wilson the 2nd-best QB in the 2021 NFL draft class? https://t.co/fuJbJz4URZ via @thedraftwire
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) December 23, 2020

Zach Wilson has broken BYU's single season completion % record.

He finishes 2020 with 73.5% this season.

Steve Young held the record for 37 years (1983, 71.9%).

That’s also 6th best in FBS history at the moment.
— Jarom Jordan (@jaromjordan) December 23, 2020

Zach Wilson holy freakin what pic.twitter.com/fCOuDmxzza
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) December 23, 2020

"Zach Wilson has broken BYU's single season completion percentage record. He finishes 2020 with 73.5% this season. Steve Young held the record for 37 years (1983, 71.9%). That’s also 6th best in FBS history at the moment." Jarom Jordan

As many fans know, Zach Wilson will need to decide whether to return to BYU for his senior season or declare for the 2021 NFL draft. Zach said he will make his decision over the next few days:

#BYU QB Zach Wilson on his future and the NFL Draft vs. Senior Year:

“I don’t know yet. I’m going to meet with my family and go through the pros and cons, and we’ll figure it out.” pic.twitter.com/9lMpyjWH0h
— Sean Walker (@ActuallyDSW) December 23, 2020

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