As a freshman in 2011 , Bridgewater entered the season as a backup to Will Stein but started the Cardinals ' fourth game of the season against Marshall and remained the starter the rest of the year . He finished the season completing 191 of 296 passes for 2,129 yards with 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions . For his play , he was named the Big East Rookie of the Year and was named a freshman All-American by Rivals.com , Scout.com , CBS Sports , and '' Sporting News ''
Big East
Big East Conference (1979–2013)
Teddy Bridgewater