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Jacory Barney Jr. named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List again

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:15 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Jacory Barney Jr. named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List again

Summary

Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. has been named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List for the second consecutive year. The award, presented by the Louisville Sports Commission, honors the most versatile player in major college football. Barney had a notable sophomore season, finishing with 45 receptions for 484 yards and five touchdowns, ranking first on the team in touchdown catches. In 2025, he also excelled as a return specialist, ranking among the national leaders in punt return average and combined return yards. His impressive career statistics position him to potentially become Nebraska's all-time leader in receptions.

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•Barney was a third-team All-Big Ten selection last season.
•He recorded 100 receptions for 931 yards in his career.
•Barney ranked 13th nationally in punt return average last season.
•He led Nebraska in touchdown catches last year with five.

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10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Nebraska wide receiver named to Paul Hornung Award Watch List

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A Nebraska wideout was once again named to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List. Jacory Barney Jr. was named to the list for the second straight year.
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