UConn sophomore running back Lyle McCombs and senior defensive end Trevardo Williams have been named to the Maxwell and Bednarik award watch lists respectively.

McCombs ran for 1,151 yards to earn Freshman All-American honors while Williams had 12 1/2 sacks and 15 tackles for losses in 2011.

Semifinalists for the awards will be announced on Oct. 29, three finalists will be announced on Nov. 19 with the winners being named on Dec. 6.

Also, the College Football Performance Awards site listed all of the candidates for its awards. Ryan Griffin (tight ends), Williams (defensive line), Sio Moore (linebackers) and Nick Williams (kickoff returner) made the list in their respective positions.