Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jason Freeman - SR, right guard
- Tim Muhammed - SR, strong safety
- Charles Harris - SO, right tackle
2nd Team All-American
- Hunter Harris - SR, left tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Jason Freeman - SR, right guard
- Tim Muhammed - SR, strong safety
- Hunter Harris - SR, left tackle
- Zumar Hallett - SO, center
- Charles Harris - SO, right tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Sean McIntosh - SR, cornerback
- Clifton Shelton - SO, kicker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Jason Freeman - SR, right guard
- Thomas Howell - JR, left guard
- Hunter Harris - SR, left tackle
- Zumar Hallett - SO, center
- Charles Harris - SO, right tackle
- Robert Swoopes - FR(RS), halfback
- Roshawn Moss - FR(RS), right end
- Bryan Henderson - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Robert Swoopes - FR(RS), halfback
- Roshawn Moss - FR(RS), right end
- Matt Harvey - FR, tight end
1st Team All-Conference
- Jason Freeman - SR, right guard
- Thomas Howell - JR, left guard
- Joel Robinson - JR, halfback
- John Smith - SR, wide receiver
- Hunter Harris - SR, left tackle
- Sean McIntosh - SR, cornerback
- Zumar Hallett - SO, center
- Clifton Shelton - SO, kicker
- Charles Harris - SO, right tackle
- Aaron Harris - SR, defensive tackle
- Robert Swoopes - FR(RS), halfback
- Roshawn Moss - FR(RS), right end
- Bryan Henderson - SR, cornerback
- Matt Harvey - FR, tight end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Marc Bracken - SR(RS), left end
- Chase Neal - SR, defensive tackle
- Tim Muhammed - SR, strong safety
- Jared Stephens - SR, wide receiver
- Brett Andrews - SO, punter
- William Kidd - FR, middle linebacker
| Season Awards | |
|---|---|
 |
Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
|
Johnnie Burns
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Led Louisiana Tech to 10-2 season |
|
 |
Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
|
RE Roshawn Moss - Richmond Spiders
35 sacks, most in NCAA history |
|
 |
Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
|
Johnnie Burns
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
Led LT to 10-2 season |
|
 |
Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
|
Adam Day
- Michigan Wolverines
312 car, 1880 yds, 21 td |
|
 |
The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
|
Bryant Stewart
- Florida State Seminoles
77 rec, 1200 yds, 13 td |
|
 |
John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
|
Jamaal Wynn
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
30 rec, 641 yds, 10 td |
|
 |
Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
|
LT Hunter Harris - Richmond Spiders
156 pancakes, 7 sacks allowed. Swept top 4. |
|
 |
Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
|
C Zumar Hallett - Richmond Spiders
39 pancakes, 3 sacks allowed |
|
 |
Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
|
RE Roshawn Moss - Richmond Spiders
55 tkl, 45 tfl, 35 sacks, 2 ff |
|
 |
Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
|
Derek Brooks
- Houston Cougars
87 tkl, 23 tfl, 10 sacks, 2 int, 2 ff |
|
 |
Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
|
Marcus Frank
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
32 tkl, 2 tfl, 3 int, 2 ff |
|
 |
Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
|
Cedric Young
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
19-22 fg, long 40, 34-35 xp |
|
 |
Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
|
Steve Howard
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
57 punts, 45.4 avg, 21 ins 20 |
|
 |
Best RET |
|
HB Robert Swoopes - Richmond Spiders
1210 all-purpose yds, 7 total td (6 PR td) |
|
 |
The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
|
Asa Rhine
- Richmond Spiders
41-22 career record (Furman, Wofford, Richmond) |
|
 |
Heisman Memorial Trophy |
|
Johnnie Burns
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
314-431, 4355 yds, 74 car, 44 total td |
|