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By Matt Audilet
Contributing Sports Writer
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The Big Ten announced its annual Preseason Honors list on Tuesday, recognizing the conference's 12 best players heading into the 2026 college football season.
The reigning College Football Playoff national champion Indiana Hoosiers lead the way with a league-best three players recognized with Preseason Honors.
Wide receiver Charlie Becker, linebacker Rolijah Hardy and defensive lineman Tyrique Tucker all made the list.
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Here's the full 12-member list recognized before the upcoming season:
- QB Julian Sayin (Ohio State)
- QB Dante Moore (Oregon)
- QB Jayden Maiava (USC)
- RB Antwan Raymond (Rutgers)
- WR KJ Duff (Rutgers)
- WR Charlie Becker (Indiana)
- WR Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State)
- LB Rolijah Hardy (Indiana)
- OL Kade Pieper (Iowa)
- DL Tyrique Tucker (Indiana)
- DL Anthony Smith (Minnesota)
- DB Koi Perich (Oregon)
Indiana football recognized their three honorees with a post on social media.
Becker appeared in all 16 of the Hooisers' wins en route to a flawless season record capped off with their national championship title. The talented wide receiver reeled in 34 catches for 679 yards and four touchdowns — leading the Big Ten with 20 yards per reception.
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Hardy was a key anchor for Indiana's defense, recording 102 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, eight interceptions and five passes defended. On the front line of the Hoosiers' defense, Tucker recorded 40 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and six sacks.
Indiana will kickoff its 2026 season schedule with a matchup against North Texas on Sept. 5.
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