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Miami linebacker Mohamed Toure named to Butkus Award Watch List

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Miami linebacker Mohamed Toure named to Butkus Award Watch List

Summary

Miami Hurricanes linebacker Mohamed Toure has been included on the Butkus Award Watch List for the 2026 college football season. Overcoming two ACL injuries, Toure enters his eighth season, having transferred to Miami after leading his previous team with 84 tackles last year. He was instrumental in a pivotal play during the College Football Playoffs, demonstrating his impact on the field despite setbacks. Toure's experience is crucial for Miami as they face key departures in their defense, with his leadership expected to shape the team's performance this coming season.

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Status Watch

•Toure is in his eighth season of college football.
•He led his previous team with 84 tackles last season.
•Toure made a critical defensive play in the playoffs.
•He transferred to Miami after two ACL injuries.
•Toure has been named to the Butkus Award Watch List twice.

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11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Hurricanes' Mohamed Toure Makes Butkus Award Watch List

What they're saying

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Overcoming multiple ACL injuries and entering an unprecedented eighth season, the veteran linebacker looks to lead the Miami Hurricanes' defense while contending for college football's most prestigious linebacker honor.
— Yahoo Sports

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