Maverick Baranowski has moved into the semifinal round for the 2026 Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s top linebacker. The fifth-year senior is one of 15 players still under consideration.

Baranowski has a team-high 52 tackles this season, along with 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, an interception, a forced fumble and a recovery. Finalists are scheduled to be announced Nov. 20.

Source: Minnesota Athletics