Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Alex Woods - SR, left tackle
- Jake Barr - SR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Alex Woods - SR, left tackle
- Jake Barr - SR, kicker
- Jeff Malone - SR, punter
- Shannon Lowe - SO, wide receiver
2nd Team All-Conference
- Justin Rogers - SO, right guard
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Alex Woods - SR, left tackle
- Fred Childs - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Justin Smith - JR, halfback
- Justin Rogers - SO, right guard
2nd Team All-American
- Joseph Pollock - SR(RS), left guard
Freshman All-American
- Freddie Barron - FR, halfback
1st Team All-Conference
- Alex Woods - SR, left tackle
- Fred Childs - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Justin Smith - JR, halfback
- Shannon Lowe - SO, wide receiver
- Justin Rogers - SO, right guard
2nd Team All-Conference
- Joseph Pollock - SR(RS), left guard
- Jake Barr - SR, kicker
- Jeff Malone - SR, punter
- Jesse Todd - SO, center
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB Justin Smith - Tennessee Volunteers
388 Car, 2861 Yds, 23 TD, 7 Rec, 29 Yds |
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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Will Miller
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights
82 Tkls (16 TFL), 7 Sks, 5 Int, 3 FF |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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Ray Dunn
- Hawaii Warriors
289-422, 3681 Yds, 50 Car, 41 Total TD |
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB Justin Smith - Tennessee Volunteers
388 Car, 2861 Yds, 23 TD, 7 Rec, 29 Yds |
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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Nigel Glover
- Bowling Green Falcons
87 Rec, 1144 Yds, 16 TD |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Greg Hart
- Oregon State Beavers
37 Rec, 784 Yds, 8 TD |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT Alex Woods - Tennessee Volunteers
62 Pancakes, 9 Sacks Allowed |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Kellen Holloway
- Alabama Crimson Tide
28 Pancakes, 5 Sacks Allowed |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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Tim McFarland
- Hawaii Warriors
66 Tkls (30 TFL), 14 Sks, 2 FF |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Marlon Fenner
- New Mexico State Aggies
103 Tkls (18 TFL), 7 Sks, 2 Int, 3 FF |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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Roderick Shine
- Florida International Golden Panthers
68 Tkls (2 TFL), 6 Int |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Reggie Walters
- South Florida Bulls
21-24 FG, Long of 52, 43-43 XP |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Randy Pittman
- Alabama Crimson Tide
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Best RET |
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Zach Matthews
- Florida Gators
2494 All-Purpose Yds, 14 Total TD |
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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WMU Coach
- Western Michigan Broncos
11-2 Record |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB Justin Smith - Tennessee Volunteers
388 Car, 2861 Yds, 23 TD, 7 Rec, 29 Yds |
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