Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- J.J. Hurst - SR(RS), left end
- Roshawn Moss - SR(RS), right end
- Sporty Sparks - SR, cornerback
- Jedar Chaise - SO, left tackle
- Andy Smits - SO, right guard
- Chester Boyd - SO, halfback
- Random Jones - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-American
- Red Calhoun - JR, left outside linebacker
- Slim Salmon - JR, cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Marques Tarpenter - SR(RS), halfback
- J.J. Hurst - SR(RS), left end
- Robert Swoopes - SR(RS), halfback
- Roshawn Moss - SR(RS), right end
- Buck Roberts - SR, quarterback
- Sporty Sparks - SR, cornerback
- Red Calhoun - JR, left outside linebacker
- Jedar Chaise - SO, left tackle
- Andy Smits - SO, right guard
- Chester Boyd - SO, halfback
- Random Jones - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- M. J. Davidson - SR, cornerback
- Pano Krznova - SR, free safety
- Danny Dunwoody - JR(RS), tight end
- Slim Salmon - JR, cornerback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Roshawn Moss - SR(RS), right end
- Lex Vargrave - JR(RS), right guard
- Pano Krznova - SR, free safety
- Jedar Chaise - SO, left tackle
- Ed Pine - SO, right tackle
- Phil Trotter - FR, kicker
- Luis Tuzicka - FR, center
2nd Team All-American
- Lee Haynes - SR(RS), punter
- J.J. Hurst - SR(RS), left end
- Stearn Bumpass - JR, defensive tackle
- Chester Boyd - SO, halfback
- Random Jones - SO, wide receiver
Freshman All-American
- Luis Tuzicka - FR, center
1st Team All-Conference
- Lee Haynes - SR(RS), punter
- J.J. Hurst - SR(RS), left end
- Roshawn Moss - SR(RS), right end
- Lex Vargrave - JR(RS), right guard
- Buck Roberts - SR, quarterback
- Matt Harvey - SR, tight end
- Sporty Sparks - SR, cornerback
- Pano Krznova - SR, free safety
- Slim Salmon - JR, cornerback
- Jedar Chaise - SO, left tackle
- Stearn Bumpass - JR, defensive tackle
- Ed Pine - SO, right tackle
- Andy Smits - SO, right guard
- Phil Trotter - FR, kicker
- Luis Tuzicka - FR, center
- Chester Boyd - SO, halfback
- Random Jones - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Robert Swoopes - SR(RS), halfback
- M. J. Davidson - SR, cornerback
- Red Calhoun - JR, left outside linebacker
- Kearney Biggs - JR, strong safety
- Midvar Kiel - JR, free safety
- Albert Greenwade - FR, left guard
- Toad Hammons - SO, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Joshua Brooks
- Texas A&M Aggies
QB, 301-401, 4114 yds, 47 TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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RE Roshawn Moss - Richmond Spiders
61 tkl, 40 for loss, 28 sacks, 2 forced fumbles |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Joshua Brooks
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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Alan Nunez
- Florida Gators
277 car, 1518 yds, 20 total TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR Random Jones - Richmond Spiders
1290 all-purpose yds, 16 total TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Taylor Lowery
- Texas A&M Aggies
30 rec, 528 yds, 8 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT Jedar Chaise - Richmond Spiders
119 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Luis Tuzicka - Richmond Spiders
29 pancakes, 2 sacks allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE Roshawn Moss - Richmond Spiders
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Joey Cobbs
- Miami Hurricanes
83 tkl, 21 for loss, 8 sacks, 4 interceptions, 1 forced fumble |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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Joe Alexander
- Nebraska Cornhuskers
40 tkl, 4 for loss, 2 sacks, 5 interceptions, 3 forced fumbles |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K Phil Trotter - Richmond Spiders
15-17 FG, Long 51, 78-79 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Joel Love
- Miami Hurricanes
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Best RET |
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Gary Carter
- Oklahoma Sooners
1647 ap yds, 6 ap TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Houston Coach
- Houston Cougars
12-1, 4* prestige |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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Joshua Brooks
- Texas A&M Aggies
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