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Arizona football seniors earn spots on preseason watch lists for major awards

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Arizona football seniors earn spots on preseason watch lists for major awards

Summary

Arizona football kicks off its preseason training camp on Wednesday with three senior players recognized on prestigious watch lists. Taye Brown is nominated for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, aimed at the nation's top defensive player. Tristan Bounds makes the Outland Trophy watch list as one of the best linemen. Noah Fifita appears on the Maxwell Award watch list, recognizing him as one of the top quarterbacks. These awards highlight the potential of the Wildcats as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Taye Brown nominated for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as top defensive player.
•Tristan Bounds makes the Outland Trophy watch list for best linemen.
•Noah Fifita appears on the Maxwell Award watch list for top quarterbacks.
•Arizona starts preseason training camp on August 5, 2026.
•Fifita holds records for touchdown passes at Arizona.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Trio of Arizona football seniors named to preseason watch lists

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Arizona begins preseason training camp on Wednesday, and it will be doing so with at least three nominees for major national awards. Seniors Taye Brown, Tristan Bounds and Noah Fifita have made the preseason watch lists for awards given to the top college football players at various positions. Brown is one of 68 players on […]
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