Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- A.J. Edds - SR, left outside linebacker
- Rafael Eubanks - SR(RS), center
- Christian Ballard - JR, left end
- Chris Rowell - SR(RS), cornerback
- Pat Angerer - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Dan Doering - SR(RS), left guard
- Nathan Guillroy - SR, halfback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Chris Rowell - SR(RS), cornerback
- Pat Angerer - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Dan Doering - SR(RS), left guard
- Travis Meade - SR(RS), right guard
- Nathan Guillroy - SR, halfback
- Derrell Johnson-Koulianos - JR(RS), wide receiver
- A.J. Edds - SR, left outside linebacker
- Rafael Eubanks - SR(RS), center
- Bryan Bulaga - JR, left tackle
- Daniel Murray - JR(RS), kicker
- Christian Ballard - JR, left end
2nd Team All-Conference
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB Nathan Guillroy - Iowa Hawkeyes
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE Christian Ballard - Iowa Hawkeyes
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Kodi Burns
- Auburn Tigers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Nathan Guillroy - Iowa Hawkeyes
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Austin Collie
- Brigham Young Cougars
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
James Casey
- Rice Owls
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Matt Hall
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Rafael Eubanks - Iowa Hawkeyes
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Christian Ballard - Iowa Hawkeyes
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Grant Nelson
- Brigham Young Cougars
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Taylor Mays
- USC Trojans
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Thomas Weber
- Arizona State Sun Devils
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Dylan Thompson
- Brigham Young Cougars
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Best RET |
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HB Nathan Guillroy - Iowa Hawkeyes
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Bo Pelini
- Iowa Hawkeyes
Coach (12-0) |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB Nathan Guillroy - Iowa Hawkeyes
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