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Notre Dame players named to several college football award watch lists

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:48 AM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Notre Dame players named to several college football award watch lists

Summary

Notre Dame football has made a strong showing with multiple players selected for prestigious award watch lists. CJ Carr is on the Maxwell Award Watch List, while Drayk Bowen, Leonard Moore, and Boubacar Traore are recognized on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List. Anthonie Knapp and Guerby Lambert were named to the Outland Trophy Watch List. This recognition reflects the team’s strong performance in the lead-up to the season. Coaches and analysts are also discussing Notre Dame’s potential for the upcoming year.

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•CJ Carr joins the Maxwell Award Watch List.
•Drayk Bowen, Leonard Moore, and Boubacar Traore make the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List.
•Anthonie Knapp and Guerby Lambert are named to the Outland Trophy Watch List.
•College football awards watch lists are being released this week.
•Analysts predict a strong season for Notre Dame under Marcus Freeman.

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