Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- James Ferentz - JR(RS), center
- Lebron Daniel - SR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-American
- Jevon Pugh - SR(RS), halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Jevon Pugh - SR(RS), halfback
- James Ferentz - JR(RS), center
- Lebron Daniel - SR(RS), left end
- Franklin Newby - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Josh Bowser - SO, Tackle
- Anthony Harrison - SO, defensive tackle
- Brandon Rodgers - SO, Tackle
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jevon Pugh - SR(RS), halfback
- Anthony Harrison - SO, defensive tackle
- James Ferentz - JR(RS), center
- Trey Haynes - SO, Defensive End
- Marcus Williams - SO, Guard
- Lebron Daniel - SR(RS), left end
- Franklin Newby - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Kyle Lawson - FR, free safety
- Mike Greco - FR, strong safety
1st Team All-Conference
- Jevon Pugh - SR(RS), halfback
- Pat Rogers - SO, wide receiver
- Anthony Harrison - SO, defensive tackle
- James Ferentz - JR(RS), center
- Trey Haynes - SO, Defensive End
- Marcus Williams - SO, Guard
- Lebron Daniel - SR(RS), left end
- Brandon Rodgers - SO, Tackle
- Tony Houston - FR, Guard
- Franklin Newby - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Matt Berning - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Mike Greco - FR, strong safety
- John Andrews - SO, Outside Linebacker
- Cody Hundertmark - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Thomas Denman - SO, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB Jevon Pugh - Iowa Hawkeyes
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE Lebron Daniel - Iowa Hawkeyes
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Blaine Gabbert
- Missouri Tigers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Jevon Pugh - Iowa Hawkeyes
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Brice Butler
- USC Trojans
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Tim Harris
- Southern Miss Golden Eagles
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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C James Ferentz - Iowa Hawkeyes
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C James Ferentz - Iowa Hawkeyes
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Lebron Daniel - Iowa Hawkeyes
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
Bruce Taylor
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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CB
Kyle Wright
- Texas Longhorns
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Greg Manigat
- LSU Tigers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Ryan Breen
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Best RET |
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WR Franklin Newby - Iowa Hawkeyes
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Nevada Coach
Record (12-1) |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Blaine Gabbert
- Missouri Tigers
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