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JT Tuimoloau One of 85 Players Named to the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award Watch List

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Add another preseason honor to JT Tuimoloau's résumé before the. 2023 season.

On Thursday, the Ohio State defensive end was one of 85 players named to a watch list for the Polynesian Player of the Year Award, an honor presented to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that shows standout ability and integrity on and off the field.

Add Polynesian POY Award Watch List to @JT_Tuimoloau accolades pic.twitter.com/4DLEmOMXA8

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 17, 2023

Tuimoloau has made 26 appearances in two seasons with the Buckeyes.