Cincinnati Bearcats coach Luke Fickell has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2022 Dodd Trophy, presented annually to the nation's top college football coach.
The Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation and Peach Bowl on Tuesday announced the list that includes 20 FBS coaches.
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The Dodd Trophy celebrates the head coach of a team that enjoys success on the field, while also stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity – the three pillars of legendary coach Bobby Dodd’s coaching philosophy.