Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
- Rodney Stewart - SR, halfback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Toney Clemons - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Will Pericak - JR, defensive tackle
2nd Team All-American
- Justin Castor - SO, kicker
- Curtis Cunningham - SR, defensive tackle
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Rodney Stewart - SR, halfback
- Justin Castor - SO, kicker
- Zach Grossnickle - SO(RS), punter
- Curtis Cunningham - SR, defensive tackle
- Toney Clemons - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Will Pericak - JR, defensive tackle
- Terrel Smith - SO, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jon Major - JR, middle linebacker
- Liola Nobriga - SO(RS), right outside linebacker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Andrew Luck
- Stanford Cardinal
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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CB
Blidi Wreh-Wilson
- Connecticut Huskies
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Andrew Luck
- Stanford Cardinal
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
LaMichael James
- Oregon Ducks
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Patrick Edwards
- Houston Cougars
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Ferbia Allen
- Ole Miss Rebels
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Travis Ford
- South Carolina Gamecocks
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Mike Caputo
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Tony Jerod Eddie
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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ROLB
Michael Mauti
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Blidi Wreh-Wilson
- Connecticut Huskies
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Blair Walsh
- Georgia Bulldogs
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Cody Mandell
- Alabama Crimson Tide
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Best RET |
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WR Toney Clemons - Colorado Buffaloes
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Chris Petersen
- Boise State Broncos
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Taylor Martinez
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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