Which Miami players should be expected on preseason watch lists?

Several Miami players should be expected on the preseason award watch lists that will be released beginning on July 30 with the Maxwell Award honoring the best all-around player in college football.

Nov 11, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) passes against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports / Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

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Thu., Aug. 1: Paul Hornung Award/Wuerffel Trophy-The Hornung Award honors versatile high-level performers. The Wuerffel Trophy is for the "most impactful leaders in community service." It's unlikely that any Miami players will be on the preseason watch list for the Hornung Award. The Wuerffel Trophy is harder to gauge.

Fri., Aug. 2: Lou Groza Award/Ray Guy Award-The Groza Award honors the best kicker nationally and the Ray Guy Award is for the best punter. Andres Borregales is attempting to match his brother Jose who won the Groza Award with Miami in 2020. Dylan Joyce could be on the Guy Award watch list after being a 2023 freshman All-American

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Mon., Aug. 5: Walter Camp Award-The Camp Award honors the Player of the Year. As a top 10 Heisman Trophy Candidate in 2024, Ward is likely to begin the season on the Camp Award watch list. Ward is on the radar for the Camp Award after they honored him as a player of the week in September 2023.

Tue., Aug. 6: Doak Walker Award-The Walker Award honors the best running back nationally. Oregon State transfer Damien Martinez is a near-lock to be named to the Walker Award preseason watch list. Martinez was a semifinalist for the Walker Award in 2023 and twice earned first-team All-Pac 12.

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