RENO, Nev. - Nevada running back Herschel Turner was named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, the PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced Tuesday.

The honor, named for SMU's three-time All-America running back Doak Walker, recognizes the top running back in college football.

Turner, entering his third collegiate season and second with the Wolf Pack in 2026, averaged 5.1 yards per carry in 2025, going for 353 yards on 69 attempts while starting four of the 10 games in which he appeared. Some of his top performances from a year ago include a 90-yard effort on just 12 carries against Middle Tennessee, 62 yards on 13 carries at Western Kentucky and 77 yards on just seven attempts against Boise State.

He earned multiple preseason accolades earlier this summer, being named to the preseason All-Mountain West teams of Athlon Sports (Third Team) and Phil Steele (Fourth Team) ahead of Fall Camp.

Nevada opens the 2026 season with two-straight home contests, first hosting defending New Orleans Bowl champion Western Kentucky Saturday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. before facing reigning FCS champion Montana State Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. The Wolf Pack opens Mountain West play Saturday, Sept. 26 hosting Air Force.

Season tickets and parking for the 2026 Nevada Football campaign are now on sale. General Admission season tickets start at $135 for adults and just $100 each if when purchasing the Family 4-Pack. The Family 4-Pack includes four General Admission season tickets and complimentary parking for only $400. Season tickets for the 2026 season can be purchased HERE.

Tickets for the Sept. 5 opener against Western Kentucky are now on sale. Prices start at $25 and can be purchased HERE. Group discounts are available by calling 775-348-7225. The game is set to kick off at 7:30 p.m.

Single-game tickets for the Wolf Pack's remaining five home games will go on sale at a later date.

Nevada Football on 2026 Preseason Watch Lists

OL Jack FosterOutland Trophy

EDGE Dylan LaBarberaBronko Nagurski Trophy
Lombardi Award
Shriners Children's East-West Bowl 1000

RB Herschel Turner
Doak Walker Award

RB Ky Woods
Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee
Allstate Wuerffel Trophy