Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Gilbert Buckingham - SO, halfback
- Dan McCarthy - SR(RS)
, free safety - Jamoris Slaughter - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Naploeon Rackley - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Ernie Green - FR, halfback
- Dan McCarthy - SR(RS) , free safety
- Jamoris Slaughter - SR(RS) , strong safety
- Naploeon Rackley - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Desmond Overstreet - JR(RS) , cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Ernie Green - FR, halfback
- Javan Jackson - FR, wide receiver
- Scott Hodges - FR(RS) , free safety
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
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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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SS Jamoris Slaughter - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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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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HB Ernie Green - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |