Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Terry McKenzie - SO(RS)
, left end - Dwayne Moyer - JR(RS), punter
- Danny Wright - JR, defensive tackle
- Danny Overstreet - SR, strong safety
- Jimmy Sapp - JR, right end
- Dan Hall - SR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
- Sam Butler - JR, wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Terry McKenzie - SO(RS) , left end
- John Garner - SR(RS) , quarterback
- Jermaine Lyles - JR, tight end
- Dwayne Moyer - JR(RS), punter
- Danny Wright - JR, defensive tackle
- Danny Overstreet - SR, strong safety
- Jimmy Sapp - JR, right end
- Dan Hall - SR, kicker
- Sam Butler - JR, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Mike Bradshaw - SR(RS) , free safety
- Napoleon Stuckey - JR(RS) , halfback
- Bobby Palmer - JR, wide receiver
- Erik Willis - SR(RS), defensive tackle
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Best RET |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |