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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Clemson's Cade Klubnik, Antonio Williams make Maxwell Award preseason watch list
The preseason watch list for the 89th annual Maxwell Award was announced on Monday, and two Clemson Tigers players garnered nominations. Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik and wide receiver Antonio Williams were two of 17 players from the ACC to be included on the Maxwell Award preseason watch list. The Maxwell Award is given annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Klubnik turned in his best season to date in 2024 by throwing for 3,639 yards and 36 touchdowns to six interceptions in 14 games. He led Clemson to a 10-win season, an ACC championship, and a berth in the College Football Playoff. Like Klubnik, Williams is coming off his finest season after hauling in 75 catches for 904 yards (12.1 AVG) with 11 touchdowns as Clemson's leading receiver. He made a season-high 13 catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers' 24-20 come-from-behind win at Pitt on Nov. 16. Williams also rushed seven times for 101 yards, including a 36-yard touchdown run in Clemson's 48-31 win over Virginia on Oct. 19. According to a press release: "Semifinalists for the Maxwell Award will be announced on November 11, 2025, while the three finalists for the Maxwell Award will be unveiled on November 25, 2025. The winner of the 89th Maxwell Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on December 11, 2025. The formal presentations of the Maxwell Award will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia." ACC football players on 2025 Maxwell Trophy Preseason Watch List Clemson football schedule 2025 All times Eastern. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Longhorns duo tabbed to Maxwell Award watch list
With the college football season just a few months away, the Texas Longhorns have been popular when it comes to preseason awards. That continued on Monday when the watch list for the 89th Maxwell Award was announced. Two Longhorns stars, quarterback Arch Manning and running back Quintrevion Wisner, made the cut. Following the duo's success last season, their latest honor comes as no surprise. Manning, who will be entering his third college, will be the Longhorns' starting QB. Last season, the New Orleans native got an extended look when Quinn Ewers was injured and did not disappoint. He completed 61 of his 91 passes for 939 yards and nine touchdowns. He was also a threat on the ground with 108 yards on 25 carries. As Manning excelled under center, Wisner was a force out of the backfield. During the 2024 campaign, Wisner took his game to another level. He set career highs in rushing yards with 1,064 and touchdowns with five. After only averaging 5.2 yards a game the year before, that number skyrocketed to 70.9. Regardless of who the Longhorns played, Wisner showed why he is one of the most talented backs in the SEC. With Wisner and Manning back in the mix, expectations are high for what the Longhorns' offense will accomplish. Manning has the potential to be one of the best quarterbacks in the nation, and Wisner should continue to see a high snap count. Last season, they showed they could be a lethal scoring combination. While the winner of the Maxwell Award won't be announced for months, to will be cutdown to three finalists on Nov.25. The winner of the 89th Maxwell Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show held on Dec. 11. Each year the award is given to the College player of the year. Although Wisner's and Manning's goal is to bring a national title to Texas, some extra hardware would not be a reason to celebrate. Manning and Wisner are well-positioned to make that dream a reality. If they can meet expectations, then they should be among the semifinalists at the very least. The last time two Longhorns were in the running was in 2023, when Quinn Ewers and Xavier Worthy were recognized.
