Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Andre Williams - JR, cornerback
- Freddie Goss - SO, strong safety
- Todd Jackson - JR, cornerback
- Joe Hayward - SR, left outside linebacker
- Harvey Schneider - SR, wide receiver
- Harold Bernard - SR(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-American
- David DeCastro - SR(RS), center
- Kenneth Lott - SO, halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Andre Williams - JR, cornerback
- Freddie Goss - SO, strong safety
- David DeCastro - SR(RS), center
- Seth Demps - JR(RS)
, defensive tackle - Todd Jackson - JR, cornerback
- J.J. Hall - JR, wide receiver
- Kenneth Lott - SO, halfback
- Joe Hayward - SR, left outside linebacker
- Harold Bernard - SR(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Kyle Harvey - JR(RS) , defensive tackle
- Harvey Schneider - SR, wide receiver
- Tyrell Olsen - JR(RS), left guard
- Ahmad Keyes - JR(RS) , right outside linebacker
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
| Season Awards | |
|---|---|
 |
Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
 |
Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
 |
Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
 |
Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
 |
The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
 |
John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
 |
Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
 |
Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
 |
Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
 |
Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
 |
Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
 |
Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
 |
Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
 |
Best RET |
 |
The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
 |
Heisman Memorial Trophy |