The Oklahoma Sooners had two linebackers on the watch list for the Butkus Award, which is given to the best linebacker in college football.
Kip Lewis and Sammy Omosigho were on the list while heading into a season that someone has to fill the void of Danny Stutsman, who was a Butkus Award finalist last year before jumping to the NFL.
Kip Lewis, Sammy Omosigho on Butkus Award watch list
This was the second time Lewis popped up on a preseason watch list. He was also on the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, which is presented to the most outstanding defensive player, regardless of position.