Auburn's Byrum Brown and Jeremiah Cobb named to Maxwell Award watchlist
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Auburn football seniors Byrum Brown and Jeremiah Cobb have been included on the 2026 Maxwell Award preseason watchlist. This award recognizes the most outstanding player in college football, typically awarded to quarterbacks and running backs. Last season, Brown achieved 42 total touchdowns, contributing significantly to the team's performance. Cobb will enter the season as the starting running back, following a successful transition from backup. Auburn is set to begin its season against Baylor on September 5 in Atlanta.
- •Byrum Brown and Jeremiah Cobb named to 2026 Maxwell Award watchlist
- •Brown had 42 total touchdowns last season
- •Cobb takes over as starting running back for the upcoming season
- •Auburn opens the season against Baylor on September 5
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Two Auburn seniors make the 2026 Maxwell Award preseason watchlist
"The season just a month away, two Tigers have been mentioned the Maxwell Award preseason watchlist.
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