2026 Utah Football Awards Tracker
6/16/2026
As with past seasons, UtahUtes.com will run a tally of awards and accolades racked up by Utah Football before, during and after the 2026 season.
Check back on this page throughout the season for the latest honors!
Bednarik Award (August 21, 2026)
(outstanding defensive player)
Johnathan Hall, LB
Comeback Player of the Year Watch List (August 20, 2026)
Hunter Andrews, TE
Davey O'Brien Award Watch List (August 20, 2026)
(nation's best collegiate quarterback)
Devon Dampier, QB
Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List (August 20, 2026)
Karson Kaufusi, DT
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List (August 19, 2026)
(quarterback who demonstrates excellence on and off the field)
Devon Dampier, QB
Biletnikoff Award Watch List (August 19, 2026)
(most outstanding receiver)
Braden Pegan, WR
Walter Camp Player of the Year Watch List (August 17, 2026)
(most outstanding player)
Devon Dampier, QB
Allstate Wuerffel Trophy (August 11, 2026)
(commitment to community service, excellence in the classroom, and success on the field)
Lance Holtzclaw, DE
Paul Hornung Award Watch List (August 10, 2026)
(most versatile player)
Jackson Bennee, S
Maxwell Award Watch List (August 3, 2026)
(overall most outstanding player in college football)
Devon Dampier, QB
Wayshawn Parker, RB
Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1,000 Watch List (July 21, 2026)
Jackson Bennee, S
Devon Dampier, QB
Elijah Davis, CB
Johnathan Hall, LB
Lance Holtzclaw, DE
Keith Olson, OL
Wayshawn Parker, RB
Braden Pegan, WR
Elijah Reed, CB
Kyri Shoels, WR
Allstate AFCA Good Words Team Nominee (July 21, 2026)
Lance Holtzclaw, DE
Preseason All-Big 12 Team (July 6, 2026)
Mana Carvalho, PR/KR