Dante Moore, Dan Lanning, Savion Hiter earn CBS Sports preseason awards
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:26 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Dante Moore of Oregon is named CBS Sports Preseason Player of the Year for 2026. Head coach Dan Lanning also receives the Preseason Coach of the Year award after leading the Ducks to a strong 2025 season. Savion Hiter, a five-star running back from Michigan, is recognized as Preseason Freshman of the Year. The Big Ten dominates the awards again, underscoring the conference’s recent success in college football. The Ducks aim for a national championship with Moore returning at quarterback, while Hiter joins a revamped Michigan offense under a new coordinator.
- •Dante Moore completes 71.8% of passes with 30 touchdowns last season.
- •Dan Lanning has led Oregon to a top-two ranking in the AP poll.
- •Savion Hiter was the No. 21 overall prospect in 2026 recruiting class.
- •Big Ten captures all individual preseason awards for second consecutive year.
- •Oregon seeks first national championship in school history.
- 4:26 PMCBS Sports — 2026 CBS Sports preseason college football awards: Dante Moore, Dan Lanning, Savion Hiter headline honorees
"The Big Ten sweeps our individual awards again for the 2026 season
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