Gophers senior guard Conner Olson was named to the preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy, given annually to the top interior lineman in college football.
Olson joins center John Michael Schmitz (Rimington Trophy, top center) as Gophers offensive linemen named to preseason watch lists.
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