Awosika Named to Outland Trophy Watch List
7/21/2020 1:00:00 PM | Football
DALLAS – University at Buffalo senior offensive lineman Kayode Awosika has been named to the watch list for the Outland Trophy, presented annually to the best interior lineman in college football.
Awosika has been the Bulls' starting right tackle for the past two seasons. He was an All-MAC Second Team selection in 2019 after being a part of one of the best offense lines in school history. UB's offensive line was named honorable mention for the Joe Moore Award as one of the top 15 offensive line units in the nation in 2019 and helped block for an offense that rushed for a school-record 3,256 yards and allowed a program-low eight sacks, second fewest in the country.
The 2020 Outland Trophy Watch List recognizes 85 standout interior linemen, including five from the Mid-American Conference. This is the 75th anniversary season for the Outland Trophy and the watch list presents a diverse field of players to accompany the return of 2019 Outland Trophy winner, offensive tackle Penei Sewell of Oregon.
The recipient of the 75th Outland Trophy will be announced in early December. The official presentation to the winner will be made in Omaha, Neb., at the Outland Trophy Awards Dinner sponsored by Werner Enterprises and produced by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee, scheduled for Jan. 13, 2021.
Click here for the entire Outland Trophy Watch List.
UB Players on Preseason Watch Lists
Bednarik Award – Taylor Riggins
Doak Walker Award – Jaret Patterson, Kevin Marks
Jim Thorpe Award – Tyrone Hill
Outland Trophy – Kayode Awosika
Awosika has been the Bulls' starting right tackle for the past two seasons. He was an All-MAC Second Team selection in 2019 after being a part of one of the best offense lines in school history. UB's offensive line was named honorable mention for the Joe Moore Award as one of the top 15 offensive line units in the nation in 2019 and helped block for an offense that rushed for a school-record 3,256 yards and allowed a program-low eight sacks, second fewest in the country.
The 2020 Outland Trophy Watch List recognizes 85 standout interior linemen, including five from the Mid-American Conference. This is the 75th anniversary season for the Outland Trophy and the watch list presents a diverse field of players to accompany the return of 2019 Outland Trophy winner, offensive tackle Penei Sewell of Oregon.
The recipient of the 75th Outland Trophy will be announced in early December. The official presentation to the winner will be made in Omaha, Neb., at the Outland Trophy Awards Dinner sponsored by Werner Enterprises and produced by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee, scheduled for Jan. 13, 2021.
Click here for the entire Outland Trophy Watch List.
UB Players on Preseason Watch Lists
Bednarik Award – Taylor Riggins
Doak Walker Award – Jaret Patterson, Kevin Marks
Jim Thorpe Award – Tyrone Hill
Outland Trophy – Kayode Awosika
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