A Nebraska offensive lineman has been named to a postseason award watch list. Offensive tackle Bryce Benhart was selected for the 2024 Outland Trophy Award Watch List on Tuesday.
The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best interior lineman in college football. This is the first time the senior has been named to an award list.
Last season, he received All-Big Ten honors from the coaches and media in 2023. Benhart is one of 75 players named to the preseason list, 13 of whom are from the Big Ten.
Nine Cornhuskers have won the Outland Trophy in program history.
1971: Larry Jacobson – Defensive Tackle
1972: Rich Glover – Nose Tackle
1981: Dave Rimington – Center
1982: Dave Rimington – Center
1983: Dean Steinkuler – Guard
1992: Will Shields – Guard
1994: Zach Wiegert – Offensive Line
1997: Aaron Taylor – Center
2009: Ndamukong Suh – Defensive Tackle
The 2024 Outland Trophy will be announced at the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN on December 12.
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