Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Cedric Anderson - SR, defensive tackle
- Travis Thomas - SR(RS)
, strong safety - Kevin McFarland - JR(RS) , free safety
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Don McKeon - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Cedric Anderson - SR, defensive tackle
- Chris Williams - JR(RS) , wide receiver
- Travis Thomas - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Kevin McFarland - JR(RS) , free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Shedrick Bradley - SR, punter
- Caleb Ryan - SR(RS) , tight end
- Alan Anderson - SR(RS) , cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Cedric Anderson - SR, defensive tackle
- Billy Terry - SR(RS) , right outside linebacker
2nd Team All-American
- Steve Flores - JR(RS) , defensive tackle
Freshman All-American
- Chance Ryan - FR(RS) , cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Cedric Anderson - SR, defensive tackle
- Shedrick Bradley - SR, punter
- Billy Terry - SR(RS) , right outside linebacker
- Kevin McFarland - JR(RS) , free safety
- Perry Gibson - SO, middle linebacker
- Brooks Bell - SR(RS) , left end
- Steve Flores - JR(RS) , defensive tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Don McKeon - SR(RS) , cornerback
- Travis Thomas - SR(RS) , strong safety
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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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DT Cedric Anderson - Florida International Golden Panthers
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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 |
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Sam Rice
- Oregon Ducks
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