Ole Miss Duo Eyes Bednarik Award | Ole Miss Rebels Football News

Ole Miss is heating up the college football hardware race with two preseason Bednarik Award watchlist stars: defensive lineman Will Echoles, a reigning All-American and Sugar Bowl MVP already earning Outland and Nagurski Trophy nods, and new transfer Keaton Thomas, a standout linebacker from Baylor with sacks, interceptions, and Butkus Award buzz. With four past semifinalists including Patrick Willis, Ole Miss has a proven track record of elite defense — and they kick off their season Sept. 6 against Louisville. The Bednarik finalists will be revealed in November, with the winner crowned Dec. 10. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/64421f8fe711e87c