The Doak Walker Award announced its watch list of candidates. This award goes to the top running back in college football. The Big 12 found six players included in that list.
- Darius Anderson – TCU
- Rodney Anderson – OU
- Alex Barnes – KSU
- Justice Hill – OSU
- David Montgomery – ISU
- Da’Leon Ward – TTU
The one player that stands out the most on this list is the Red Raiders own Da’Leon Ward. Rodney Anderson, Justice Hill, and David Montgomery are all preseason All-Big 12 and are no surprise to be found on this list.