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Headlined by two past winners and three other former finalists, it's a highly competitive year on the thirty-player Watch List for the 2022 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, as announced by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. Reigning Groza winner Jake Moody joins 2018 winner Andre Szmyt as kickers with a chance to become just the second player to ever win the award multiple times, joining Sebastian Janikowski who won in 1998 and 1999. They'll have to fend off competition from 2021 finalist Noah Ruggles, 2020 finalists Jacob Oldroyd and Will Reichard, and 15 other past semifinalists. That total includes multi-year semifinalists in Missouri junior Harrison Mevis, UTSA senior Jared Sackett, and Nevada senior Brandon Talton, who has been a semifinalist in each of his first three seasons. - Lou Groza Award

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K Jake Moody, Michigan
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07/26/22 - Olusegun Oluwatimi, rSr/2023, Michigan, 6-3, 309 (DS#5 C) + More +

The Football Writers Association of America has announced the preseason watch list for the 2022 Outland Trophy, recognizing 89 returning standout interior linemen representing all 10 Division I FBS conferences and independents. The 2022 season will close with the award's 77th anniversary and the watch list offers a talented field of players to accompany two returning FWAA All-Americans. The recipient of the 2022 Outland Trophy will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards, live on ESPN on Thurs., Dec. 8. The official presentation to the winner will be made at the Outland Trophy Awards Dinner sponsored by Werner Enterprises and produced by the Greater Omaha Sports Committee in Omaha, Neb., on Jan. 11, 2023.

Atop the list are two returning FWAA All-Americans, Baylor center Jacob Gall and Michigan center Olusegun Oluwatimi, each a second-team All-America selection last year. Gall, a redshirt senior, is one of three Baylor players on the list, tops in nation among the 67 teams represented along with Clemson and defending national champion Georgia. Oluwatimi, now a graduate student, will be in the middle of Michigan's offensive line this fall after transferring from Virginia, where he guided the country's third-leading offense up front, one that averaged 516.3 yards per game. - Football Writers Association of America

(DS#5 C) rSr/2023

C Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan
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07/25/22 - Olusegun Oluwatimi, rSr/2023, Michigan, 6-3, 309 (DS#5 C) + More +

2022 PRESEASON RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCHLIST: Olu Oluwatimi, Michigan,...2022 Preseason All-American (Sporting News, Walter Camp Football Foundation)...Second-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) in 2021...Rimington Trophy Finalist in his final year at Virginia...All-ACC in 2021 (first team)...32 games played with 32 starts...Played 910 snaps (league high for his position) last year; led a unit that was among the nation's best in TFLs allowed per game in 2020. - Michigan Football

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C Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan
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07/25/22 - Luke Schoonmaker, rSr/2023, Michigan, 6-5, 251 (DS#7 TE) + More +

2022 PRESEASON JOHN MACKEY AWARD WATCH LIST: LUKE SCHOONMAKER, MICHIGAN,...All-Big Ten in 2021 (honorable mention, coaches and media)...32 games played with eight starts...Caught three touchdowns on 17 receptions in 2021...Recorded his first career multi-touchdown game against Indiana last season...2021 Co-Most Improved Player on Offense. - Michigan Football

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TE Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan
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07/25/22 - Rod Moore, rSr/2026, Michigan, 5-11, 198 (DS#3 FS) + More +

Michigan expects to have another piece back on defense when fall camp kicks off in a couple of weeks. Defensive back Rod Moore, who emerged as a starter last year in his true-freshman season, has been cleared to practice after having surgery on a torn labrum back in January. Rehab from the shoulder injury took months, forcing the 6-foot, 173-pound safety to sit out the spring session. "It's all 100 percent," Moore told MLive on Thursday during the team's statewide tour stop in Flint. "I'm good now." Moore called missing the Wolverines' 15 spring practices "a bump in the road," but maintained that he stayed active mentally, got into the weight room to improve his leg strength, and "added a couple of pounds." "I probably (tore) it the middle of the season, but I just kept playing through it," Moore said. The Clayton, Ohio, native appeared in 11 games during the 2021 season, first as a reserve safety and then a starter. Moore earned his first collegiate start in the win at Penn State, recording six tackles, and followed it up with five tackles in a win over Maryland. - Ann Arbor News

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FS Rod Moore, Michigan
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07/25/22 - Drake Nugent, rSr/2024, Michigan, 6-2, 298 (DS#10 C) + More +

2022 PRESEASON RIMINGTON TROPHY WATCHLIST: Drake Nugent, Stanford,...Pac-12 Academic Honor Roll in 2021...All-Pac-12 honorable mention offensive line - Coaches ...Started all 12 games at center...Made his first career start, starting at center against Kansas State (Sept. 4). - Stanford Football

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C Drake Nugent, Michigan
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07/24/22 - Ernest Hausmann, Sr/2026, Michigan, 6-2, 235 (DS#5 OLB) + More +

There's still no doubt who the top dogs are in Nebraska's linebacker room. Luke Reimer led the Huskers with 108 tackles last year, and Nick Henrich wasn't far behind with 99. Both are back as presumptive starters for NU in 2022. However, with Reimer nursing an injury this spring, some new faces have stepped up as possible contributors in 2022. During a Wednesday night appearance on "Sports Nightly," linebackers coach Barrett Ruud identified Ernest Hausmann as a player who impressed him during the spring.

A former Columbus standout and first-team Super-State selection in 2021, Hausmann enrolled early at Nebraska and arrived on campus in January, which Ruud said worked to his advantage. "He's been what we expected and what we anticipated," Ruud said. "The fact he got here early and got the spring ball in is going to be huge for him possibly having an opportunity to play and contribute real minutes in the fall." Something Ruud looks for in his young players is an understanding of why they line up in places in certain packages or fill certain spots, and that's something Hausmann showed over time. "He made a big jump probably from practice 10 or 11 to practice 12 or 13. All of a sudden, it just started clicking," Ruud said. - Lincoln Journal Star

(DS#5 OLB) Sr/2026

OLB Ernest Hausmann, Michigan
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07/23/22 - Trente Jones, rSr/2024, Michigan, 6-4, 305 (DS#27 OG) + More +

With four of the starting jobs on Michigan's offensive line seemingly locked up, right tackle is still up for grabs as the Wolverines head into preseason camp in early August. The spot opened after last season with the departure of Andrew Stueber to the NFL. Trente Jones had the edge over Karsen Barnhart at the position coming out of spring practice, according to coach Jim Harbaugh and co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Sherrone Moore. While he may be the front-runner, Jones said nothing is settled and the competition is ongoing.

Jones is 6-foot-4, 307 pounds and made several appearances last year in a jumbo set and also participated on special teams. He was part of the 2019 freshman class, along with Barnhart, and because of his time in the program and his relationship with his fellow linemen, he never wanted to take the approach that this was some sort of heated challenge to become a starter. "This year, all I was doing was going out every day, working on my craft, trying to better myself instead of thinking about it as a battle," Jones said at a recent team event visiting the Michigan National Guard. "I enjoyed it. It's not over yet." - Detroit News

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OG Trente Jones, Michigan
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07/22/22 - Blake Corum, Sr/2024, Michigan, 5-08, 205 (DS#4 RB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON DOAK WALKER AWARD CANDIDATE: Blake Corum (Jr.), Michigan,...As a sophomore last season, Michigan running back Blake Corum appeared in 12 games at running back and also returned kickoffs; carried 143 times for 952 yards with 11 touchdowns and added 24 receptions for 141 yards and one touchdown; returned 12 kickoffs for 304 yards. Honors last season: All-Big Ten selection (third team, coaches, honorable mention, media); Paul Hornung Award semifinalist. - Michigan Football

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RB Blake Corum, Michigan
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07/21/22 - Olusegun Oluwatimi, rSr/2023, Michigan, 6-3, 309 (DS#5 C) + More +

Make no mistake, Olu Oluwatimi likes to have fun and joke around and is especially fond of cooking. But since his arrival earlier this year as a graduate transfer from Virginia, the experienced center has been all about football and acclimating to his new team. Oluwatimi started 32 straight games at center for the Cavaliers and last season was one of three finalists for the Rimington Award presented to the nation's top center. He will now anchor Michigan's offensive line, which won the Joe Moore Award last season as the nation's top line, and has been turning heads and drawing praise from his new teammates since before spring practice.

There are five individuals who start on an offensive line, but it's the position group most often described as a unit. The five must play in sync to work well. Oluwatimi said it took him a month to absorb the playbook, but his main focus has been on playing as one with his fellow linemen. "At the center position, it's more than just picking up the offense," Oluwatimi told The Detroit News at a recent team event with the Michigan National Guard. "You've got to jell with the guys around you. All of that is still a work in progress." Michigan opens preseason camp the first week of August, but Oluwatimi already seems to have acclimated well to his new school and team. "It's like he's been here four years," Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy said. "Besides his God-given talents and his freakish physique, that mental aspect is what is going to make him a first-round (NFL) pick in my eyes. Everything about him has been hitting the ground running, smooth. He's a leader on this team already." - Detroit News

(DS#5 C) rSr/2023

C Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan
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07/21/22 - Blake Corum, Sr/2024, Michigan, 5-08, 205 (DS#4 RB) + More +

2022 PRESEASON MAXWELL AWARD WATCH LIST: Blake Corum, Michigan,...As a sophomore running back for Michigan in 2021, Blake Corum (all 5-8, 220 pounds of him), appeared in 12 games and also returned kickoffs; carried 143 times for 952 yards with 11 touchdowns and added 24 receptions for 141 yards and one touchdown; also returned 12 kickoffs for 304 yards to earn his second varsity letter (wow, remember those letters on varsity jackets and sweaters in black and white movies? Michigan is so quaint). Recorded his first career 100-yard rushing effort against Western Michigan (Sept. 4), totaling 14 carries for 111 yards with a touchdown and adding two receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown. Had a monster performance against Washington (Sept. 11) with 21 carries, 171 rushing yards and three touchdowns (all career highs at the time) and added a 49-yard return for 231 all purpose yards. - Michigan Football

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RB Blake Corum, Michigan
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07/20/22 - J.J. McCarthy, Jr/2024, Michigan, 6-3, 219 (DS#4 QB) + More +

As a backup last season, J.J. McCarthy, threw for 516 yards and had five touchdowns against two interceptions and also ran for 124 yards and two touchdowns. He likes to say the injury was a "blessing in disguise" because it reinforced to him how much he wants to be the Michigan starting quarterback. "Being out there and being able to play with my guys and sitting out for so long, it feels like I'm a little kid again out there in first grade playing ball with my boys," McCarthy said.

He has been throwing, but said he couldn't say he's exactly where he wants to be. Not yet, at least. "Arm-wise, if I could put a number on it, I'm 90%," McCarthy said. "I can throw 50 to 60 yards, but I haven't hit that 70 to 80 range that I want to hit. That's kind of the range I'm looking for." McCarthy said before the injury he comfortably threw 70-plus yards. His eyes twinkled as he gave an assured nod when asked if the Wolverines have players who can sprint fast enough to make that type of play, say, on a Hail Mary. "A lot of guys on our team," McCarthy said, smiling confidently. - Detroit News

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QB J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
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07/19/22 - Olusegun Oluwatimi, rSr/2023, Michigan, 6-3, 309 (DS#5 C) + More +

2022 WALTER CAMP PRESEASON SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: C Olusegun Oluwatimi (Michigan),... One of three finalists for the Rimington Trophy (First UVA center to be named a finalist) … Football Writers Association of America, Action Sports Network, Phil Steele and Pro Football Network Second Team All-American, only second UVA center ever to earn All-America honors … Earned Second Team All-ACC Honors … Collected First Team All-ACC honor from Phil Steele… Richmond Football Club co-Offensive Lineman of the Year … Rimington Trophy watch list … ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week (9/13) … DC Touchdown Club Washington Metro College Football Player of the Week Honor Roll (9/13). 2020- Rimington Trophy watch list… Phil Steele Preseason All-ACC (third)… Athlon Sports Preseason All-ACC (third). 2019 - All-ACC (HM)… VaSID all-state (first). Spent the 2017 season at the Air Force Academy, but did not play in any games. - Michigan Football

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C Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan
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07/19/22 - Blake Corum, Sr/2024, Michigan, 5-08, 205 (DS#4 RB) + More +

2022 WALTER CAMP PRESEASON SECOND TEAM ALL-AMERICAN: RB Blake Corum (Michigan),...In 2012, All-Big Ten selection (third team, coaches, honorable mention, media; CoSIDA Academic All-District 5. Two-year letterman (2020-21), Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 13, 2021), Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2021). Appeared in 18 career games out of the backfield with one start. Two season totals: 269 carries, 1,029 yards, 13 touchdowns; In 2021 returned five kicks for 304 yards, including a 79 yarder. - Michigan Football

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RB Blake Corum, Michigan
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07/18/22 - Mikey Keene, rSr/2026, Michigan, 5-11, 200 (DS#33 QB) + More +

As a true freshman, Mike Keene found himself thrust into the role of UCF's starting quarterback four games into last season when Dillon Gabriel went down with a season-ending injury. Keene led the Knights to wins in seven of their remaining 10 games, capped with a victory over Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl. It was the perfect springboard for the Arizona product, who spent much of spring camp with eyes on returning as the starter after Gabriel's departure through the transfer portal. The addition of Ole Miss transfer John Rhys Plumlee has added a competitive element, pushing Keene throughout spring and into fall camp.

"I'm working on being in the weight room, getting some extra film work in and working on the timing with the wideouts," Keene told the Orlando Sentinel. "I've been focusing on my diet and, of course, I'm in summer school as well. Everything has been pretty honed in and I've been focused. "We'll get home for a week and then get back to it and get camp going and before we know it, the season is going to be here." Keene recently helped out former UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton, who hosted a quarterbacks camp in Orlando last weekend. Milton's presence in the football program has been appreciated by many, including the current Knights signal-caller. "It's been great for the quarterbacks and especially for me," Keene said. "To pick his brain whenever he's around and look to him as a mentor, it's been huge for me just knowing what he's done at this university." - Orlando Sentinel

(DS#33 QB) rSr/2026

QB Mikey Keene, Michigan
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