Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Nick Caponga - SR(RS), center
2nd Team All-American
- Chris Robinson - SO(RS), left outside linebacker
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Brouce Mompremier - JR(RS), middle linebacker
- Mike Jenkins - SR(RS), cornerback
- Mike Benzer - JR, kicker
- Taurus Johnson - JR, wide receiver
- Amarri Jackson - SR, wide receiver
- Nick Caponga - SR(RS), center
- Walter Walker - SR, right tackle
- Jarriett Buie - SR, right end
- Chris Robinson - SO(RS), left outside linebacker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ryan Schmidt - JR(RS), right guard
- Trae Williams - SR(RS), cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Chris Wells
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Dan Connor
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Bobby Reid
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Chris Wells
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Michael Thomas
- Arizona Wildcats
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
Joe Jon Finley
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Jake Figner
- West Virginia Mountaineers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Nick Caponga - South Florida Bulls
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
Vernon Gholston
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Dan Connor
- Penn State Nittany Lions
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Darien Williams
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Taylor Melhaff
- Wisconsin Badgers
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Matt Fodge
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
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Best RET |
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HB
Damian Sims
- Iowa Hawkeyes
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Memphis Coach
- Memphis Tigers
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Bobby Reid
- Oklahoma State Cowboys
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