National College Football Awards Association unveils 2026 watch list calendar
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The National College Football Awards Association has announced the calendar for its 2026 preseason watch lists, set to begin on July 28. Sixteen of the 25 awards will unveil their watch lists over the following week. The Maxwell Award will kick off the reveals on July 28, followed by several others including the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy on July 29. The series will conclude with the Bednarik Award on August 11. As the college football season approaches, the inclusion on these lists can indicate a player's potential recognition later in the season.
- •Maxwell Award watch list launches on July 28.
- •Awards will be revealed through August 11.
- •Potential for Ohio State players to be recognized.
- •Watch lists often impact postseason award nominations.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — National College Football Awards Association 2026 watch list calendar
"We are getting closer and closer to National College Football Awards Association watch list season. Here's a calendar of when they will be announced.
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