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Peyton Lewis named to Doak Walker Preseason Watch List for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:23 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Peyton Lewis named to Doak Walker Preseason Watch List for 2026

Summary

Virginia running back Peyton Lewis has been selected as one of 62 candidates for the 2026 Doak Walker Award. The award recognizes the most outstanding college running back and is presented by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. Lewis joined Virginia after transferring from the University of Tennessee, where he averaged 4.7 yards per carry and scored 10 touchdowns over two seasons. Liberty also received recognition, having three players named to the watch list. The selection committee will announce ten semifinalists in November, with the award recipient revealed during The Home Depot College Football Awards on December 10.

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Status Watch

•Peyton Lewis transfers to UVA from Tennessee in January 2026.
•Lewis averaged 4.7 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns at Tennessee.
•Liberty has three players on the watch list, more than any other team.
•Semifinalists will be announced in November; award to be presented in December.

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7:23 AMYahoo Sports — Former Salem Spartan and current UVA running back Peyton Lewis on the Doak Walker Preseason Watch List

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DALLAS, Tx. (WFXR) — Virginia running back Peyton Lewis has been named one of 62 preseason candidates for the 2026 Doak Walker Award, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Tuesday. The Forum annually presents the award to the nation’s most outstanding college running back.Lewis joined the Cavalier football program in January after transferring from the […]
— Yahoo Sports

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