Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Steve Jackson - FR, halfback
- Eric Sampson - SR, right end
- Jason Johnson - SR, kicker
- Tony Cole - FR, Outside Linebacker
2nd Team All-American
- Wesley Atkins - SR, strong safety
Freshman All-American
- Steve Jackson - FR, halfback
- Derek James - FR, cornerback
- Chris Peterson - FR, wide receiver
- Tony Cole - FR, Outside Linebacker
1st Team All-Conference
- Steve Jackson - FR, halfback
- Eric Sampson - SR, right end
- Derek James - FR, cornerback
- Jason Johnson - SR, kicker
- Chris Peterson - FR, wide receiver
- Tony Cole - FR, Outside Linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Walter Harris - SR, left outside linebacker
- Vincent Collins - SR, tight end
- Wesley Atkins - SR, strong safety
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
Joel Rucker
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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RE Eric Sampson - Northern Iowa Panthers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Joel Rucker
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Steve Jackson - Northern Iowa Panthers
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Mike Brown
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Jordan Bowling
- Florida Gators
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Joe Minor
- Wisconsin Badgers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Steve Roberson
- Texas Longhorns
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE Eric Sampson - Northern Iowa Panthers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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OLB Tony Cole - Northern Iowa Panthers
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
David Mills
- Virginia Cavaliers
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Jason Johnson - Northern Iowa Panthers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Anthony Smith
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
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Best RET |
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HB Steve Jackson - Northern Iowa Panthers
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Nevada Coach
- Nevada Wolfpack
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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WR
Rob Walker
- Texas Longhorns
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