Scouting WKU QB Maverick McIvor
Maverick McIvor will make his 41st career start at quarterback for the Hilltoppers on Tuesday night at Joe Aillet Stadium. In McIvor’s last game versus FIU, the 25-year old gunslinger completed 20 of 31 passes for 159 yards and 3 interceptions, earning a season-worst 42.7 PFF Grade.
Career Recap
As a high school senior in 2018, McIvor decided to remain in his home state and play for Matt Wells during his first season at Texas Tech. McIvor qualified for a medical redshirt during his first season in Lubbock, and did not see a snap for the Red Raiders before transferring to Abilene Christian. Maverick had a decent first two seasons for the Wildcats, throwing for 16 and 17 touchdowns respectively, but 2024 would be the year he truly broke through. McIvor paved his way back to the FBS with a stellar season, throwing for over 3,800 yards paired with 30 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Additionally, McIvor earned Second Team All-America honors while leading ACU to the FCS Playoffs.
2025 Statistics
7 GP, 168/253 (66%) for 1,848 yards, 12 TDs, 5 INTs, and 101 rushing yards with 1 rushing touchdown.
For his efforts, McIvor has earned a 73.9 PFF grade through 455 snaps this season.
Let’s take a deeper dive into his numbers.
Passing Numbers by Level
At LOS or Behind | 61/64 (95%) for 297 yards, 4 TDs & 0 INTs
0-9 Yards Downfield | 67/88 (76%) for 509 yards, 0 TDs & 1 INT
10-19 Yards Downfield | 24/43 (56%) for 455 yards, 3 TDs & 2 INTs
20+ Yards Downfield | 16/41 (39%) for 587 yards, 5 TDs & 2 INT
Although he has completed just 39% of his deep balls, PFF grades his throws 20+ yards down the field at a 84.2, including 12 big time throws.
Passing Pressure
Kept Clean | 138/190 (73%) for 1,459 yards, 12 TDs & 5 INTs
Under Pressure | 30/63 (48%) for 389 yards, 0 TDs & 0 INTs
Not Blitzed | 119/183 (65%) for 1,295 yards, 10 TDs & 4 INTs
When Blitzed | 49/70 (70%) for 553 yards, 2 TDs & 1 INT
With McIvor managing the blitz well, but struggling versus pressure, the Bulldogs must generate heat from their defensive line.
McIvor’s Top Targets
Tyson Helton’s offense generally loves to get the ball to a variety of playmakers, and 2025 has been no different. 8 Hilltoppers have recorded at least 100 receiving yards this season and 4 have caught at least 20 passes. The group’s leader is Western Illinois transfer, Matthew Henry, who leads WKU with 23 receptions for 435 yards and 3 touchdowns. 5’7 slot weapon K.D. Hutchinson is another big threat on offense, being named to Bruce Feldman’s 2025 “Freaks List.” After a strong sophomore campaign, Hutchinson has emerged this season, catching 28 passes for 312 yards and 3 touchdowns.
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