Missouri Football 2024 Awards Tracker: Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Watch List
![Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) warms up against the Florida Gators prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Nov 18, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) warms up against the Florida Gators prior to a game at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4813,h_2707,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/mizzou_central/01j59cy3qkjf4g05dzan.jpg)
Entering the season ranked as the No. 11 team in the nation by USA Today's coaches poll, the Missouri Tigers have one of the most talented rosters in college football.
The 2023 season was a decorated year for the Tigers, with Cody Schrader winning the Burlsworth award as the nation's best former walk-on and finishing eigth in Heisman voting, Luther Burden III being named a semifinalist for the Biletnikoff award, the offensive line a semifinalist for the Joe Moore award, Ty'Ron Hopper a finalist for the Butkus award and other recognition.
The Tigers don't seem to be focused on individual accomplishment but it seems like they will once again earn indivual recognition. Here's a running tracker of nominations and watch list additions for awards for Missouri players in 2024.
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
(Top senior or upperclassman quarterback set to graduate with their class)
Watch List: Brady Cook added to watch list on August 14.
Bednarik Award
(Nation's best defensive player)
Watch List: Johnny Walker Jr. added to watch list on August 12.
Rimington Trophy
(Nation's best center)
Watch List: Connor Tollison named to watch list on August 9.
Mackey Award
(Most outstanding collegiate tight end)
Watch List: Brett Norfleet named to watch list on August 9.
Davey O'Brien Award
(Nation's best quarterback)
Watch List: Brady Cook named to watch list on August 8.
Biletnikoff Award
(Nation's best receiver)
Watch List: Burden named to watch list on August 7.
Doak Walker Award
(Nation's best running back)
Watch List: Nate Noel and Marcus Carroll were added to the watch list on August 6.
Walter Camp Player of the Year
(Nation's best player)
Watch List: Burden was added to the watch list on August 5.
Nagurski Trophy
(Football Writers Association of America's pick for best defender)
Watch List: Johnny Walker Jr.
Outland Trophy
(Football Writers Association of America's pick for best interior lineman)
Watch List: Cam'Ron Johnson and Armand Membou.
Maxwell Award
(Outstanding player in college football)
Watch List: Brady Cook and Burden named to watch list on July 29.
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