Husker cornerback Andrew Marshall named to award watch list

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska Husker cornerback Andrew Marshall has been named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list.

The Chuck Bednarik Award is given to the nation’s top defensive player. The mid-season watch list additions included five defenders.

Nebraska defense ranks in the top 20 nationally in total defense, turnover margin and scoring defense, according to Nebraska Athletics.

Marshall has had 21 tackles, four pass breakups and an interception in the first seven games of the season.

Nebraska Athletics said Marshall is ranked as the nation’s top cornerback in the Pro Football Network Impact Rankings.