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Notre Dame players recognized on preseason award watch lists

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:59 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Notre Dame players recognized on preseason award watch lists

Summary

Notre Dame's Ashton Craig and Spencer Porath have been named to prominent preseason award watch lists ahead of the 2026 college football season. Craig is on the Rimington Trophy Watch List for the second consecutive year, honoring the top center in Division I football. He previously started six games before an injury sidelined him in 2025. Porath has been named to the Lou Groza Award Watch List, recognizing the best place-kicker. After a successful season with Purdue, he converted 88.2% of his field goals and remained perfect on PAT attempts. Both players contribute to the Irish's strong prospects this season.

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Status Watch

•Ashton Craig makes the Rimington Trophy Watch List for outstanding centers.
•Spencer Porath selected for the Lou Groza Award Watch List for kickers.
•Craig started six games before an injury in the 2025 season.
•Porath converted 15-of-17 field goals and was perfect on PATs last season.
•Notre Dame aims for a strong showing in the upcoming season.

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Notre Dame football is littered with stars all over the program and here are the players & coaches that have been named to preseason award watchlists.
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