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Ahmad Hardy: Maxwell Award Watch List – July 28, 2025
The Maxwell Award is an annual award presented to the most outstanding player in college football, named in honor of Robert "Tiny" Maxwell.
Ahmad Hardy named to the Maxwell Award watch list 💪@Ahmadhardy29 X @MaxwellFootball #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/Nav2iQEDSP
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) July 28, 2025
A transfer from Louisiana Monroe and 2024 Freshman All-America selection by Football Writers Association of America and On3.com, Hardy was named the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year and First Team All-Sun Belt after compiling 1,351 yards (5.88) and 13 TDs on 237 carries. Hardy served as a true workhorse back, logging 10+ rushing attempts in all 12 contests and 20+ attempts on six occasions. He rushed for 100+ yards on eight occasions and eclipsed the 200-yard mark twice in 2024 against Marshall (206 yards) and Arkansas State (204 yards).
Cayden Green: Outland Trophy Watch List – July 29, 2025
The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best college football interior lineman in the United States as adjudged by the Football Writers Association of America.
Cayden Green named to Outland Trophy Watchlist @CaydenGreen3 X @outlandtrophy #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/5Vtpj6sps9
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) July 29, 2025
Green started all 13 games at left guard in 2024 and helped the Mizzou offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing TDs. He was part of an offensive line that led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession (32:54) and ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively. This preseason, Green has been tabbed First Team Preseason All-America by Phil Steele, Second Team Preseason All-America by Walter Camp and Sporting News, respectively, and Third Team Preseason All-America by Athlon Sports.
Connor Tollison: AFCA Allstate Good Works Team Nominee – July 29, 2025
For the second year, Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to align two of college football’s most meaningful honors: the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. Together, they recognize student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in community service, academics and athletics.
Connor Tollison named AFCA Allstate Good Works team nominee 👏
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) July 29, 2025
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Tollison started and played in first nine games before sustaining a season-ending knee injury a season ago. He helped the Mizzou offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing TDs, and was part of an offensive line that led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession (32:54) and ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively.
Triston Newson: Butkus Award Watch List – July 30, 2025
The Butkus Award, instituted in 1925 by the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando, is given annually to the top linebacker at the high school, collegiate and professional levels of football.
.@Triston500 named to Butkus Award Watch List 👀#MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/3YpJI0jXcr
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) July 30, 2025
A returning 12-game starter at linebacker, Newson compiled 71 tackles, 6.5 TFL, 1.0 sack, one PBU, four QB pressures and one forced fumble, finishing second on the team in tackles and TFL. Newson was selected as SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 11, after finishing with 10 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1.0 sack and one forced fumble against Oklahoma.
Connor Tollison: Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List – July 31, 2025
For the second year, Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to align two of college football’s most meaningful honors: the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. Together, they recognize student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in community service, academics and athletics.
Connor Tollison named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List 🤝#MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/ZlD2NaJGib
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) July 31, 2025
Tollison started and played in first nine games before sustaining a season-ending knee injury a season ago. He helped the Mizzou offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing TDs, and was part of an offensive line that led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession (32:54) and ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively.
Blake Craig: Lou Groza Award Watch List – August 1, 2025
The Lou Groza Award is presented annually to the top college football placekicker in the United States by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission.
Blake Craig named to the Lou Groza Award watch list @LouGroza X @blake_craig19 #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/X8NKaYgvlM
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 1, 2025
The returning starting placekicker for the Tigers, Craig started in all 13 games, leading the team and ranking seventh in the SEC in scoring with 108 points on 24-of-34 (.706) FGs and 36-of-37 (.973) PATs. He became the first freshman in program history and 13th Tiger to eclipse the century mark in points for a single season and finished the year tied for 11th most all-time in a single season. Craig finished the year tied for first in the league and tied for fourth nationally in FGs and FGs per game (1.85) and led the country in FGs attempted. His 24 made FGs set a Mizzou freshman record and tied him with Tucker McCann (2018) and Harrison Mevis (2023) for second most in program history for a single season. Craig went 6-of-9 on FG attempts of 50+ yards to tie with Tom Whelihan for the second-most conversions from 50+ yards in a season in program history. He connected on a pair of 56-yard field goals against Boston College and Iowa in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl, which ranked tied for the fourth longest FGs in program history.
Ahmad Hardy: Doak Walker Award Watch List – August 5, 2025
The prestigious Doak Walker Award was created in 1989 to honor the nation's most outstanding collegiate running back.
Ahmad Hardy named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List @Ahmadhardy29 X @DoakWalkerAward #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/lasht4eeDZ
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 5, 2025
A transfer from Louisiana Monroe and 2024 Freshman All-America selection by Football Writers Association of America and On3.com, Hardy was named the 2024 Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year and First Team All-Sun Belt after compiling 1,351 yards (5.88) and 13 TDs on 237 carries. Hardy served as a true workhorse back, logging 10+ rushing attempts in all 12 contests and 20+ attempts on six occasions. He rushed for 100+ yards on eight occasions and eclipsed the 200-yard mark twice in 2024 against Marshall (206 yards) and Arkansas State (204 yards).
Kevin Coleman Jr.: Biletnikoff Award Watch List – August 6, 2025
The Biletnikoff Award is presented annually to the most outstanding receiver in American college football by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation, Inc.
Kevin Coleman Jr. named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List 👀@KevinLamarCole1 X @biletnikoffawrd #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/tbWVWA1yYQ
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 6, 2025
Coleman, a first-year transfer by way of Mississippi State, returns to his home state after being named a Third Team All-SEC selection for the Bulldogs in 2024. A native of St. Louis, Coleman hauled in 74 receptions for six touchdowns and came up just shy of a 1,000-yard season (932 yards) to rank fifth in the SEC - leading the Bulldogs in all three receiving categories. Coleman registered four 100-yard games in 2024 and went over 50 yards on 11 occasions.
Brett Norfleet: Mackey Award Watch List – August 8, 2025
The John Mackey Award is presented annually to college football's most outstanding tight end.
Brett Norfleet named to the Mackey Award Watch List#MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/HblS4XETC1
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 8, 2025
Norfleet returns to the Tigers after making eight starts and appearing in 11 games a season ago. The 2023 ESPN Freshman All-America selection hauled in 26 receptions for 236 yards and a pair of touchdowns, finishing third on the team in receptions and receiving TDs and fourth in receiving yards.
Connor Tollison: Rimington Trophy Watch List – August 8, 2025
The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football.
Connor Tollison named to Rimington Trophy Watch List @TollisonConnor X @rimingtontrophy #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/5m8PLTlAPk
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 8, 2025
Tollison started and played in first nine games before sustaining a season-ending knee injury a season ago. He helped the Mizzou offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing TDs, and was part of an offensive line that led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession (32:54) and ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively.
Josiah Trotter: Lombardi Award Watch List – August 12, 2025
The Lombardi Award is a prestigious college football award presented annually to the nation's most outstanding lineman (offense or defense) or linebacker in Division I FBS Football.
Josiah Trotter named to the Lombardi Award @TrotterJosiah X @LombardiAward #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/2IOIcJxhrA
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 12, 2025
Trotter, a transfer from West Virginia, earned a 2024 Freshman All-America selection by The Athletic and Football Writers Association of America and was named 2024 Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year in addition to Honorable Mention All-Big 12. In 12 career games (11 starts) at West Virginia, Trotter tallied 92 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 0.5 sack, one INT, two PBUs and five QB pressures. He carded 2+ tackles in all 12 games and 8+ tackles seven times, including a career-high 12 stops against Iowa State and Cincinnati.
Cayden Green: Preseason AP Second Team All-America – August 18, 2025
Cayden Green named AP preseason All-American @CaydenGreen3 #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/TZuHEvgeqj
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 19, 2025
Green started all 13 games at left guard in 2024 and helped the Mizzou offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing TDs. He was part of an offensive line that led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession (32:54) and ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively. In addition to Preseason AP Second Team All-America honors, Green has been tabbed First Team Preseason All-America by Phil Steele, Second Team Preseason All-America by Walter Camp and Sporting News, respectively, and Third Team Preseason All-America by Athlon Sports.
Cayden Green, Kevin Coleman Jr., Jalen Catalon: Preseason Coaches All-SEC Team – August 19, 2025
3 Tigers named to the All-SEC preseason team 💪💪💪@CaydenGreen3 X @KevinLamarCole1 X @jcatalon27 #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/pModKTVVM7
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 19, 2025
Junior offensive lineman Cayden Green was named Preseason Coaches First Team All-SEC, headlining a trio of Tigers named Preseason All-SEC by league coaches. In addition to Green's first-team nod, senior wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. was named to the second team while graduate safety Jalen Catalon received third-team honors.
Connor Tollison: Comeback Player of the Year Award Watch List – August 19, 2025
Connor Tollison named to the Comeback Player of the Year Award watchlist 🫡 @TollisonConnor #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/KbJbeSkQXn
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 19, 2025
Tollison started and played in first nine games before sustaining a season-ending knee injury a season ago. He helped the Mizzou offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing TDs, and was part of an offensive line that led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession (32:54) and ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively.
Chris McClellan, Daylan Carnell, Zion Young, Cayden Green, Kevin Coleman Jr., Connor Tollison, Jalen Catalon: Panini Senior Bowl Top 300 – August 20, 2025
7 Tigers make the Senior Bowl top 300 📈#MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/Zl1k7SNNyl
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 20, 2025
Cayden Green: Sports Illustrated First Team Preseason All-America – August 21, 2025
Cayden Green named to Sports Illustrated All-America team @SInow X @CaydenGreen3 #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/pvPdeX3wcW
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 21, 2025
Green started all 13 games at left guard in 2024 and helped the Mizzou offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing TDs. He was part of an offensive line that led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession (32:54) and ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively. In addition to Preseason AP Second Team All-America honors, Green has been tabbed First Team Preseason All-America by Phil Steele, Second Team Preseason All-America by the Associated Press, Walter Camp and Sporting News, respectively, and Third Team Preseason All-America by Athlon Sports.
Cayden Green: PFF First Team Preseason All-SEC – August 21, 2025
Cayden Green named to PFF’s preseason All-SEC team @PFF X @CaydenGreen3 #MIZ | #STP pic.twitter.com/A0AGr7ogQL
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 21, 2025
Green started all 13 games at left guard in 2024 and helped the Mizzou offense accumulate 2,138 rushing and 2,926 passing yards as well as 26 rushing TDs. He was part of an offensive line that led the SEC and ranked seventh nationally in time of possession (32:54) and ranked fourth and seventh in the conference in TFLs allowed (4.62) and sacks allowed (2.00) per game, respectively. In addition to Preseason AP Second Team All-America honors, Green has been tabbed First Team Preseason All-America by Phil Steele and Sports Illustrated, respectively, Second Team Preseason All-America by the Associated Press, Walter Camp and Sporting News, respectively, and Third Team Preseason All-America by Athlon Sports.
Cayden Green, Ahmad Hardy: ESPN Preseason Top 100 – August 22, 2025
𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗣 𝟭𝟬𝟬
— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) August 22, 2025
#️⃣7️⃣1️⃣: @CaydenGreen3
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