Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Walter Atkins - SO(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
- Greg Harris - FR(RS), cornerback
1st Team All-Conference
- Greg Hay - SR, left outside linebacker
- Maurice Hill - SO, defensive tackle
- Patrick Dawson - JR(RS)
, center - John Greco - SR(RS), left tackle
- Lester Richmond - SO(RS), strong safety
- Michael Krispinsky - SR, kicker
- Stephen Williams - SO(RS), wide receiver
- Keith Forestal - JR, middle linebacker
- Walter Atkins - SO(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Chris Hopkins - SR(RS), tight end
- Patrick Clark - SR(RS), left end
- Greg Harris - FR(RS), cornerback
- Jalen Parmele - SR, halfback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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HB
Darren McFadden
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Colt Brennan
- Hawaii Warriors
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Darren McFadden
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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Best RET |
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HB DaJuane Collins - Toledo Rockets
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
Colt Brennan
- Hawaii Warriors
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