The preseason honors continue to roll in for Iowa State running back Mike Warren. Warren was one of 76 running backs named to the Doak Walker Award watch list on Thursday. The honor is annually given to the nation’s top running back.
Warren was also named to the Maxwell Award watch list and was a preseason All-Big 12 team selection.
He rushed for 1,339 yards, the third best by a freshman in Big 12 history. He set a program record by averaging 5.9 yards per carry. He also set the ISU freshman record with 245 rushing yards against Texas Tech.