UB football watch list tracker: Who's on the radar for major college awards

The University at Buffalo football team opens its season Sept. 2 at Wisconsin, and its top players are already being recognized on preseason watch lists, including safety Marcus Fuqua, who was tied for the national lead in interceptions (seven) in 2022, and linebacker Shaun Dolac, a West Seneca East graduate who led the nation with 97 solo tackles.
The Buffalo News will keep track of UB's watch list candidates; the National College Football Awards Association will release its preseason awards through August 14.
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Daymond Williams, DL
Max Michel, DE
Ron Cook Jr., RB
Marcus Fuqua, S
Gabe Wallace, OL
Joe Andreessen, LB
Aug. 1
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Most outstanding defensive player
Marcus Fuqua, S
Shaun Dolac, LB
Outland Trophy
Top interior lineman
Daymond Williams, DT
Aug. 2
Lou Groza Award
Top kicker
Alex McNulty, K
Aug. 3
Paul Hornung Award
Most versatile player
Ron Cook, Jr., RB
Wuerffel Trophy
Community service, athletic and academic achievement
Max Michel, DB
Aug. 4
Mackey Award
Top tight end
Rimington Trophy
Top center
Aug. 7
Biletnikoff Award
Top receiver
Aug. 8
Davey O'Brien Award
Top quarterback
Aug. 9
Doak Walker Award
Top running back
Aug. 10
Butkus Award
Top linebacker
Paycom Jim Thorpe Award
Top defensive back
Aug. 11
Walter Camp Award
Player of the year
Aug. 14
Bednarik Award
Top defensive player