Since 1937, the Maxwell Award has been presented to America's outstanding collegiate football player and is named in honor of sportswriter Robert W. "Tiny" Maxwell.  Watch list candidates are chosen on past performance and future potential by the Maxwell Football Club's selection committee. 

Semifinalists for the Maxwell and Bednarik Awards will be announced Oct. 29.  The three finalists for each award will be revealed Nov. 25, with the announced on Dec. 12.  The formal presentations of these awards will be made at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala March 7, 2014.