Multiple SEC, Big 12 Players Named to Maxwell Award Watch List

The 2025 college football season is approaching with key players from Texas A&M, Oklahoma, and Texas named to the Maxwell Award watch list, which honors the nation's best college football player. Texas A&M's quarterback Marcel Reed and running back Le'Veon Moss are pivotal to the Aggies' aspirations for their first College Football Playoff appearance, with both recognized for their on-field impact despite Moss's recent injury. Oklahoma's newcomers John Mateer and Jaydn Ott, both transfers with impressive past performances, are expected to boost the Sooners' offense and help the team aim for a playoff berth, continuing a tradition of Maxwell Award winners from the program. Texas's Arch Manning and Quintrevion Wisner also made the watch list, with Manning viewed as a Heisman Trophy favorite and Wisner as a leading returning running back in the SEC, both essential to the Longhorns' high expectations. The Maxwell Award remains a prestigious accolade with semifinalists announced in November and the winner revealed at a December awards show. These players highlight the competitive talent shaping the upcoming season across major college football programs.