Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Todd Peterson - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Marlon Lucky - SR, halfback
- Ndamukong Suh - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Lydon Murtha - SR(RS), left tackle
- Matt Slauson - SR, right guard
- Anthony Blue - SO, cornerback
- Zach Potter - SR, left end
2nd Team All-American
- Andy Christensen - SR(RS), left guard
- Jacob Hickman - JR, center
- Adi Kunalic - SO, kicker
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Andy Christensen - SR(RS), left guard
- Todd Peterson - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Marlon Lucky - SR, halfback
- Tyler Wortman - SR(RS), left outside linebacker
- Ndamukong Suh - JR(RS), defensive tackle
- Jacob Hickman - JR, center
- Lydon Murtha - SR(RS), left tackle
- Phillip Dillard - JR, middle linebacker
- Matt Slauson - SR, right guard
- Anthony Blue - SO, cornerback
- Zach Potter - SR, left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Dan Titchener - SR(RS), punter
- Ty Steinkuhler - SR(RS), defensive tackle
- Barry Turner - SR, right end
- Larry Asante - JR(RS), strong safety
- Adi Kunalic - SO, kicker
- Armando Murillo - SR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB Marlon Lucky - Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LE Zach Potter - Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Tim Tebow
- Florida Gators
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Marlon Lucky - Nebraska Cornhuskers
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR Todd Peterson - Nebraska Cornhuskers
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Luke Stocker
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT Lydon Murtha - Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Brad Thorson
- Wisconsin Badgers
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE Zach Potter - Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
James Laurinaitis
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Eric Berry
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Hunter Lawrence
- Texas Longhorns
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Trevor Gerland
- Texas Longhorns
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Best RET |
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HB Marlon Lucky - Nebraska Cornhuskers
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Bo Pelini
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
Coach of the Year |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB Marlon Lucky - Nebraska Cornhuskers
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