Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Bryan Scott - JR, kicker
- Brandon Atkinson - SR, left tackle
- Stephen Brown - SO, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Pat Waller - SO, strong safety
- Mario Hampton - JR(RS), left end
- Bryan Scott - JR, kicker
- Terry Harris - SR, defensive tackle
- Robert Sims - SR, left outside linebacker
- David Gorman - SO, middle linebacker
- Seth Watkins - SO, wide receiver
- Brandon Atkinson - SR, left tackle
- Marvin Scott - SR, center
- Stephen Brown - SO, cornerback
- Ben McDonald - JR, right guard
- Roger Pauly - SO(RS), right tackle
2nd Team All-Conference
- Darrell Patterson - JR
, center
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Brandon Atkinson - SR, left tackle
- Marvin Scott - SR, center
- Robert Sims - SR, left outside linebacker
2nd Team All-American
- Stephen Brown - SO, cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Lionel Curry - FR, defensive tackle
1st Team All-Conference
- Lionel Curry - FR, defensive tackle
- Robert Sims - SR, left outside linebacker
- Stephen Brown - SO, cornerback
- Jacques Flowers - JR(RS), wide receiver
- Brandon Atkinson - SR, left tackle
- Marvin Scott - SR, center
- Robert Moss - SO(RS) , left guard
- Ben McDonald - JR, right guard
- Mario Hampton - JR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Seth Watkins - SO, wide receiver
- Roger Pauly - SO(RS), right tackle
- David Gorman - SO, middle linebacker
- Charlie Smith - SR(RS), cornerback
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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Aaron Parker
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB Robert Sims - Utah State Aggies
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
Pat Lobdell
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Aaron Parker
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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Gordon Brooks
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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George Horn
- Fresno State Bulldogs
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT Brandon Atkinson - Utah State Aggies
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C Marvin Scott - Utah State Aggies
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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LE
Ron Lee
- New Mexico Lobos
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB Robert Sims - Utah State Aggies
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS
Gary Carter
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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Tristan Arnold
- UCLA Bruins
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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David Morton
- Auburn Tigers
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Best RET |
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WR
Marcus Holmes
- Fresno State Bulldogs
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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USF Coach
- UNLV Running Rebels
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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HB
Cody Wallace
- Oklahoma Sooners
259 car, 1840 yrds 26TD 22 rec 340 yrds 4TD |
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