UB football watch list tracker: Who's on the radar for major college awards

The University at Buffalo football team opens its season Sept. 2 at Wisconsin, and its top players are already being recognized on preseason watch lists, including safety Marcus Fuqua, who was tied for the national lead in interceptions (seven) in 2022, and linebacker Shaun Dolac, a West Seneca East graduate who led the nation with 97 solo tackles. The Buffalo News will keep track of UB's watch list candidates; the National College Football Awards Association will release its preseason awards through August 14.

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Galarneau: Once an Allentown staple, The Towne Restaurant ends its run Off-duty Buffalo police lieutenant faces multiple charges Kim Pegula attends Buffalo Bills' training camp practice Daymond Williams, DL Max Michel, DE Ron Cook Jr. , RB Marcus Fuqua, S Gabe Wallace, OL Joe Andreessen, LB Aug. 1 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Most outstanding defensive player Marcus Fuqua, S Shaun Dolac, LB Outland Trophy Top interior lineman Daymond Williams, DT Aug.

2 Lou Groza Award Top kicker Alex McNulty, K Aug. 3 Paul Hornung Award Most versatile player Ron Cook, Jr. , RB Wuerffel Trophy Community service, athletic and academic achievement Max Michel, DB Aug.

4 Mackey Award Top tight end Rimington Trophy Top center Aug. 7 Biletnikoff Award Top receiver Aug. 8 Davey O'Brien Award Top quarterback Aug.

9 Doak Walker Award Top running back Aug. 10 Butkus Award Top linebacker Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Top defensive back Aug. 11 Walter Camp Award Player of the year Aug.

14 Bednarik Award Top defensive player .