Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Joe Smith - SR(RS), halfback
- Randy Ellerbee - JR(RS), center
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Joe Smith - SR(RS), halfback
- Marlon Fowlkes - SR, left guard
- Mike Herman - SR, cornerback
- Randy Ellerbee - JR(RS), center
- Skyler Jean - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Aaron Wilson - SR, strong safety
- Craig Massey - SO, middle linebacker
- Keith Grant - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Matt Dennis - SR, left end
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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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Kevin Fuller
- Illinois Fighting Illini
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |