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The WireBreaking coverage · SECUPDATED AUG 22, 2026
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Texas Places Two Defensive Standouts on Bednarik Award Watch List

Rasheem Biles and Colin Simmons made the preseason list for the second straight season, giving Texas two returning defensive names in the early conversation for college football’s top defensive player award. Biles joined the Longhorns after transferring from Pittsburgh.

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AUG 22, 2026
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The Chuck Bednarik Award committee announced that Texas defenders Rasheem Biles and Colin Simmons made its preseason watch list. It’s the second consecutive season both players have appeared on the list. The award is given each season to the top defensive player in college football. Biles is a senior who transferred to Texas from Pittsburgh earlier this offseason. Simmons is a junior. Texas Football also posted the announcement on Aug. 21, 2026.

“Texas Football also posted the announcement on Aug. 21, 2026.”

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