Doak Walker Award Names Baugh to Preseason Watch List
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Football
The Doak Walker Award is presented to the nation’s most outstanding running back
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida running back Jadan Baugh was named to the Doak Walker Award preseason watch list, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced on Tuesday.
Entering his third year with the Gators, Baugh started all 12 games for the Gators in 2025 and led the team with 1,170 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Baugh also caught 21 passes for 185 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Baugh's 10 total touchdowns on the season also lead the Gators in 2025, while his 1,170 rushing yards was third in the SEC, 14th in the FBS, and the sixth mnost in a season in UF history.
In the 2025 season finale against Florida State, Baugh ran for 266 yards, the second-most in a game in program history and most against Florida State, to surpass 1,000 yards. Baugh became the 10th Gator to rush for over 1,000 yards and the third underclassman to surpass the mark, joining Emmitt Smith (Fr., 1987) and Errict Rhett (So., 1991). Baugh's 2025 season saw him earn All-SEC Second Team honors at the end of the season.
This is Baugh's second straight year being named to the Doak Walker preseason watch list and his third preseason watch list he's been named to in 2026, which includesthe Paul Hornung Award watch list and the Maxwell Award watch list. This is Baugh's eighth preseason honor this year which includes being named an ESPN first-team preseason All-American and to the Preseason All-SEC team as the second team running back and third-team all-purpose.
The award is named for SMU's three-time All-America running back Doak Walker. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum will name ten semifinalists in November, and three finalists will also be announced in November. The committee will cast a second vote in December to determine the recipient. The National Selection Committee consists of past recipients, former NFL All-Pro and college All-America running backs, media members and selected special representatives. The recipient of the 2026 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on December 10, 2026.
For more information on the Doak Walker Award and the full 2026 preseason watch list, click here.
2026 Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Florida Football season under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for home contests against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21). Fans can also purchase tickets for the game against Georgia in Atlanta on Oct. 31.
2026 Season Tickets
Following 18-straight, sold-out games at The Swamp, season ticket packages for the 2026 season are on sale now. The 2026 home schedule features six games against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).
2026 Gators Stadium Pass
The Gators Stadium Pass provides guaranteed admission to all six home games of this season. Seat locations are assigned at random during the week leading up to each game, offering pass holders a unique viewing experience from different areas of the stadium. To attend games with friends, accounts may be linked for the full season, or guest passes may be purchased on a per-game basis.
2026 Mini Plans
Build a custom mini plan to lock in the games that best fit your schedule. Two-Game and Three-Game Packs are on sale now.
Entering his third year with the Gators, Baugh started all 12 games for the Gators in 2025 and led the team with 1,170 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. Baugh also caught 21 passes for 185 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Baugh's 10 total touchdowns on the season also lead the Gators in 2025, while his 1,170 rushing yards was third in the SEC, 14th in the FBS, and the sixth mnost in a season in UF history.
In the 2025 season finale against Florida State, Baugh ran for 266 yards, the second-most in a game in program history and most against Florida State, to surpass 1,000 yards. Baugh became the 10th Gator to rush for over 1,000 yards and the third underclassman to surpass the mark, joining Emmitt Smith (Fr., 1987) and Errict Rhett (So., 1991). Baugh's 2025 season saw him earn All-SEC Second Team honors at the end of the season.
This is Baugh's second straight year being named to the Doak Walker preseason watch list and his third preseason watch list he's been named to in 2026, which includesthe Paul Hornung Award watch list and the Maxwell Award watch list. This is Baugh's eighth preseason honor this year which includes being named an ESPN first-team preseason All-American and to the Preseason All-SEC team as the second team running back and third-team all-purpose.
The award is named for SMU's three-time All-America running back Doak Walker. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum will name ten semifinalists in November, and three finalists will also be announced in November. The committee will cast a second vote in December to determine the recipient. The National Selection Committee consists of past recipients, former NFL All-Pro and college All-America running backs, media members and selected special representatives. The recipient of the 2026 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on December 10, 2026.
For more information on the Doak Walker Award and the full 2026 preseason watch list, click here.
2026 Single-Game Tickets
Single-game tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Florida Football season under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. Fans can purchase single-game tickets for home contests against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21). Fans can also purchase tickets for the game against Georgia in Atlanta on Oct. 31.
2026 Season Tickets
Following 18-straight, sold-out games at The Swamp, season ticket packages for the 2026 season are on sale now. The 2026 home schedule features six games against FAU (Sept. 5), Campbell (Sept. 12), Ole Miss (Sept. 26), South Carolina (Oct. 10), Oklahoma (Nov. 7), and Vanderbilt (Nov. 21).
2026 Gators Stadium Pass
The Gators Stadium Pass provides guaranteed admission to all six home games of this season. Seat locations are assigned at random during the week leading up to each game, offering pass holders a unique viewing experience from different areas of the stadium. To attend games with friends, accounts may be linked for the full season, or guest passes may be purchased on a per-game basis.
2026 Mini Plans
Build a custom mini plan to lock in the games that best fit your schedule. Two-Game and Three-Game Packs are on sale now.
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