Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Alex Knipp - SR, strong safety
- Joshua Howard - SO, free safety
- Miquale Lewis - SR, halfback
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Drew Duffin - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Alex Knipp - SR, strong safety
- Joshua Howard - SO, free safety
- Nate Davis - SR, quarterback
- Miquale Lewis - SR, halfback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kyle Hoke - SO, right outside linebacker
- Davyd Jones - JR, middle linebacker
- Joe Everett - JR(RS), wide receiver
- Peter Rolf - SO(RS), left end
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Miquale Lewis - SR, halfback
- Scott Kovanda - FR(RS), punter
2nd Team All-Conference
- Drew Duffin - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Koreen Burch - SO(RS), cornerback
- Joe Everett - JR(RS), wide receiver
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Brent Rausch
- Hawaii Warriors
389-517, 4969Yds, 78Car, 191Yds, 57 total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Brandon Spikes
- Florida Gators
74TKLS (28TFL), 11 SKS, 4 INT, 3 FF, TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Brent Rausch
- Hawaii Warriors
389-517, 4969Yds, 78Car, 191Yds, 57 total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Vondrell McGee
- Texas Longhorns
191Car, 1212Yds, 23TD, 28Rec, 402Yds, 5TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Stephen Williams
- Toledo Rockets
191Rec, 2114Yds, 20TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Andrew Jones
- Missouri Tigers
31Rec, 604Yds, 7TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Blake DeChristopher
- Virginia Tech Hokies
32 Pancakes, 4 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Beau Warren
- Virginia Tech Hokies
23 Pancakes, 5 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Cameron Heyward
- Ohio State Buckeyes
68TKLS (35TFL), 14 SKS, FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Brandon Spikes
- Florida Gators
74TKLS (28TFL), 11 SKS, 4 INT, 3 FF, TD |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Walter Atkins
- Toledo Rockets
68TKLS (5TFL), 10 INT, 3 TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Noah Thompson
- USC Trojans
17-19 FG, Long 48, 66-67 PAT |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Trevor Gerland
- Texas Longhorns
43 Punts, 37.0Yd Net, Long 73, 17 inside 20 |
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Best RET |
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HB
Demarco Murray
- Oklahoma Sooners
252Car, 1673Yds, 24Rec, 510Yds, 22 total TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Demarco Murray
- Oklahoma Sooners
252Car, 1673Yds, 24Rec, 510Yds, 22 total TD |
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