IRVING, Texas - Three American Athletic Conference players have been named to the preseason watch list for the 88th Maxwell Award, presented annually to the outstanding player in college football.
Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan, South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown and Tulane running back Makhai Hughes were the three selections from The American among the 80 players nationally on the preseason list.
In 2023, Henigan helped lead the Tigers to a 10-3 record and a victory over Iowa State in the 2023 AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The 21-year-old is entering his fourth season at the helm of the Tiger offense, making him the only fourth-year starting quarterback in FBS to spend all four seasons at one institution.