Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Craig Massey - FR, middle linebacker
- Joe Smith - JR(RS), halfback
- Marlon Fowlkes - JR, left guard
2nd Team All-American
- Darren Meeks - JR, right guard
Freshman All-American
- Craig Massey - FR, middle linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Craig Massey - FR, middle linebacker
- Joe Smith - JR(RS), halfback
- Marlon Fowlkes - JR, left guard
- Aaron Wilson - JR, strong safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Darren Meeks - JR, right guard
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB Joe Smith - Illinois Fighting Illini
2258 yards 34 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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MLB Craig Massey - Illinois Fighting Illini
41 tkls (6tfl) 7 sks, 9 int, ff, 3 TD |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Joe Smith - Illinois Fighting Illini
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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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MLB Craig Massey - Illinois Fighting Illini
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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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Kevin Fuller
- Illinois Fighting Illini
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |