Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Robert Alexander - SR, halfback
- Joseph Pollock - SR, left guard
2nd Team All-American
- Jeff Malone - JR, punter
1st Team All-Conference
- Robert Alexander - SR, halfback
- Joseph Pollock - SR, left guard
- Jason Thompson - SR, cornerback
- Jake Barr - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Travis Cooper - SR, right tackle
- Jeff Malone - JR, punter
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Robert Alexander - SR, halfback
- Travis Cooper - SR, right tackle
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Robert Alexander - SR, halfback
- Travis Cooper - SR, right tackle
- Jake Barr - JR, kicker
2nd Team All-Conference
- Alex Woods - JR, left tackle
- Jason Thompson - SR, cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Tony Hall
- Oklahoma Sooners
206-297, 3380 Yeds, 91 Car, 142 Yds, 45 Total TD |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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Richie Roberts
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
91 Tkls (26 TFL), 11 Sks, Int, 4 FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Damien Gibson
- California Golden Bears
291-392, 4211 Yds, 70 Car, 65 Yds, 52 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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Jeremy Robinson
- Ohio State Buckeyes
332 Car, 1945 Yds, 18 TD, 12 Rec, 165 Yds, TD |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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Mike Muse
- New Mexico State Aggies
107 Rec, 1816 Yds, 20 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Chase Thomas
- Texas A&M Aggies
25 Rec, 497 Yds, 10 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT Travis Cooper - Tennessee Volunteers
49 Pancakes, 2 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Kellen Holloway
- Alabama Crimson Tide
28 Pancakes, 3 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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Seth Lamb
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
71 Tkls (22 TFL) 9 Sks, 6 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Richie Roberts
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
91 Tkls (26 TFL), 11 Sks, Int, 4 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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Stewart Todd
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
17 Tkls (TF) 8 Int, FF, TD |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Brandon Latimer
- Virginia Tech Hokies
16-17 Fg, Long of 55, 49-49 XPs |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Antoine Johnson
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Best RET |
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HB Robert Alexander - Tennessee Volunteers
3301 All-purpose Yds, 22 Total TDs |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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Damien Gibson
- California Golden Bears
291-392, 4211 Yds, 70 Car, 65 Yds, 52 Total TD |
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