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Longhorns trio named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list
During the 2024 campaign, defense was a strength for the Texas Longhorns. That is expected to continue this upcoming season due to a talented core that includes Colin Simmons, Michael Taaffe, and Anthony Hill Jr. On Tuesday, the trio earned national recognition when they were named to the Bronko Nagurski preseason watch list. For Hill, this is familiar territory. The Longhorns' star EDGE was also named to the preseason watch list last year. He showed why during the regular season, leading the team in total tackles with 103 and forced fumbles with four. Due to his play, the Kansas native added to his trophy case. That included SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week accolades on Oct.14th and Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week honors on Oct.15th. For Simmons, this is the first time his name has been connected to the Bronco Nagurski award. He is coming off a stellar freshman season in which he led the Longhorns in sacks with nine. He finished second on the team in quarterback hurries with nine and forced fumbles with three. The Texas native made history as he became the first Longhorn to win the Shaun Alexander National Freshman of the Year award. Rounding out the list is Taaffe, who has become one of the best defensive backs in the nation. The former walk-on started every game last season, finishing with 78 total tackles. He also made life difficult for quarterbacks with 10 pass deflections. Over the last few years, he has become a staple in Steve Sarkisian's defense and turned himself into a legitimate NFL prospect. While the Longhorns trio has made headlines with their play, they do face the competition. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is presented annually to the nation's top defensive player, and rankings will change over the next few months. Luckily for Texas, they have a good track record with this honor. Last year, Jahdae Barron was one of four finalists. In 2014, former Longhorns star Malcom Brown was a finalist, and in 2008, Brian Orakpo took home the honors. Regardless of how the award plays out, the Longhorns' talented trio is poised to do big things and build on what have already been unforgettable college careers. This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list includes three Texas Longhorns
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13 hours ago
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Longhorns trio named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list
During the 2024 campaign, defense was a strength for the Texas Longhorns. That is expected to continue this upcoming season due to a talented core that includes Colin Simmons, Michael Taaffe, and Anthony Hill Jr. On Tuesday, the trio earned national recognition when they were named to the Bronko Nagurski preseason watch list. For Hill, this is familiar territory. The Longhorns' star EDGE was also named to the preseason watch list last year. He showed why during the regular season, leading the team in total tackles with 103 and forced fumbles with four. Due to his play, the Kansas native added to his trophy case. That included SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week accolades on Oct.14th and Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week honors on Oct.15th. For Simmons, this is the first time his name has been connected to the Bronco Nagurski award. He is coming off a stellar freshman season in which he led the Longhorns in sacks with nine. He finished second on the team in quarterback hurries with nine and forced fumbles with three. The Texas native made history as he became the first Longhorn to win the Shaun Alexander National Freshman of the Year award. Rounding out the list is Taaffe, who has become one of the best defensive backs in the nation. The former walk-on started every game last season, finishing with 78 total tackles. He also made life difficult for quarterbacks with 10 pass deflections. Over the last few years, he has become a staple in Steve Sarkisian's defense and turned himself into a legitimate NFL prospect. While the Longhorns trio has made headlines with their play, they do face the competition. The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is presented annually to the nation's top defensive player, and rankings will change over the next few months. Luckily for Texas, they have a good track record with this honor. Last year, Jahdae Barron was one of four finalists. In 2014, former Longhorns star Malcom Brown was a finalist, and in 2008, Brian Orakpo took home the honors. Regardless of how the award plays out, the Longhorns' talented trio is poised to do big things and build on what have already been unforgettable college careers.
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5 days ago
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Surprising Georgia Bulldog named as preseason first-team All-American
The Georgia Bulldogs had just one player make the 2025 preseason Walter Camp All-America team. Walter Camp, which is the nation's oldest college football has just a first- and second-team. Surprisingly, Georgia punter Brett Thorson made the first-team. Thorson's inclusion is not shocking because of his level of skill, but because he is recovering from knee surgery after he suffered a knee injury (to his non-kicking leg) in Georgia's 2024 SEC championship win over Texas. "He (Brett Thorson) won't be ready at fall camp, but we think he'll be ready by the first game," said Kirby Smart back in April. Smart has not confirmed the exact injury Thorson suffered, but it is suspected he tore his ACL. If Thorson returns for the start of the 2025 college football season, then he will have returned to action in less than 10 months. If Thorson is unable to play, then sophomore Drew Miller, who played in Georgia's Sugar Bowl loss to Notre Dame, is expected to start. AP named Thorson as a second-team All-American for his excellent 2024 season. Last year, Thorson averaged 47. 6 yards per punt and pinned opponents inside the 20 yard line on 22 different occasions. He had a career-high 18 punts go over 50 yards. Thorson is expected to be part of an elite Georgia special teams unit in 2025. The Bulldogs return starting kicker Peyton Woodring and long snapper Beau Gardner. Woodring made 21 of 23 kicks in 2024 including nine of his 11 attempts over 40 yards. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Georgia football specialist makes first-team All-America
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13-07-2025
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Jeremiyah Love, Leonard Moore named to Walter Camp preseason All-America first-team
The 2025 Walter Camp preseason FBS All-America teams were announced Tuesday, and two standout Notre Dame players made the first-team list. Jeremiyah Love joined Penn State's Nicholas Singleton as a first-team running back, while cornerback Leonard Moore made the first-team defense. Both players also made Athlon Sports' preseason All-America teams. Advertisement Love ran for 1,125 yards and 17 touchdowns last season, and he caught 28 passes for 237 yards and two receiving scores. Those numbers have set pretty high expectations for 2025. Meanwhile, Moore finished 2024 with 48 tackles, two interceptions, 11 passes defended and two forced fumbles. Five schools (Alabama, Clemson, Indiana, Penn State and Texas) have three players on the preseason All-America teams, while defending national champion Ohio State joined Notre Dame with two first-team preseason All-Americans. Announced in early December, the Walter Camp All-America teams are selected by FBS head coaches and sports information directors. Notre Dame begins its quest for another berth into the College Football Playoff on August 31 at Miami. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Advertisement Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Notre Dame's Love, Moore named Walter Camp preseason All-Americans
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05-07-2025
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Two Texas A&M Aggies Taurean York and Ar'maj Reed-Adams Selected To Prestigious 2025 Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams
Two Texas A&M Aggies Taurean York and Ar'maj Reed-Adams Selected To Prestigious 2025 Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2025 Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Team selectees were announced, and two Texas A&M Aggies made the cut. Advertisement This is the 136th edition of the nation's oldest college football All-America team. Walter Camp originally selected the first college football All-America team in 1889. In 1967, the Walter Camp Football Foundation was founded and continued the tradition of annually selecting an All-America team. Texas A&M football linebacker Taurean York. © Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Ahead of 2025-26 season, Taurean York and Ar'maj Reed-Adams were selected to the 2025 Walter Camp Preseason FBS All-America Teams. The Aggies linebacker made the First Team Defense and the offensive lineman made Second Team Offense. Texas A&M's rising junior defenseman started all 13 games in 2024-25 and was a season-long captain for the Aggies. He led the team with 82 tackles with 35 solos and 47 assists, and was second on the team with 9.5 tackles for loss for 31 yards. York also totaled 2.5 sacks and four pass breakups. Advertisement York started his success early in College Station the year prior in 2023. He was named to the SEC All-Freshman team and Freshman All-American team after leading the rookies in the NCAA in tackles for loss. Texas A&M football offensive lineman Ar'maj Lysaker-Imagn Images Reed-Adams is entering his second season at Texas A&M as a senior. He was the starting right guard each game in 2024-25 and assisted the Aggies in averaging 195.5 rushing yards per game. Reed-Adams is a versatile offensive lineman that kept the offense as stable as possible through quarterback adjustments. He's a key returner for the Aggies after opting to not declare for 2025 NFL Draft. Reed-Adams should be expected to be a day two draft pick in 2026. Advertisement Related: Texas A&M Football Wins Big With Overall Class of 2026 Recruitment in June Related: 2026 Texas A&M Football Commit Makes Highlight Reel Catch at OT7 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
