Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Stephen Brown - JR, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Ben McDonald - SR, right guard
1st Team All-Conference
- Lionel Curry - SO, defensive tackle
- David Gorman - JR, middle linebacker
- Stephen Brown - JR, cornerback
- Lance Nixon - SR(RS), free safety
- Seth Watkins - JR, wide receiver
- Robert Moss - JR(RS)
, left guard - Ben McDonald - SR, right guard
- Jacques Flowers - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Roger Pauly - JR(RS), right tackle
- Mario Hampton - SR(RS), left end
2nd Team All-Conference
- Otis Woods - SO, halfback
- Aaron Jackson - JR , wide receiver
- Jake Temple - SR(RS) , tight end
- Pat Waller - JR, strong safety
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
- Mario Hampton - SR(RS), left end
- Tim Alexander - SO, middle linebacker
- Stephen Brown - JR, cornerback
Freshman All-American
- Steve Gant - FR, wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Mario Hampton - SR(RS), left end
- Tim Alexander - SO, middle linebacker
- Stephen Brown - JR, cornerback
- Josh Mullins - SO(RS) , cornerback
- Otis Woods - SO, halfback
- Robert Moss - JR(RS) , left guard
- Darrell Patterson - JR(RS) , center
- Roger Pauly - JR(RS), right tackle
- Ben McDonald - SR, right guard
2nd Team All-Conference
- Steve Gant - FR, wide receiver
- Lionel Curry - SO, defensive tackle
- David Gorman - JR, middle linebacker
- Lance Nixon - SR(RS), free safety
- Bryan Scott - SR, kicker
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
James Peterson
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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LOLB
Jerry McCollum
- Pittsburgh Panthers
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
James Peterson
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
Scott Smith
- Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
Kenneth Johnson
- Tennessee Volunteers
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
T.J. Montgomery
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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RT
Courtney Cade
- Minnesota Golden Gophers
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
Brandon Evans
- Arkansas Razorbacks
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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RE
John Thomas
- Pittsburgh Panthers
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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LOLB
Alex Strickland
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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FS
Tyler Phillips
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
Mark Jude
- Texas A&M Aggies
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
Chris Miller
- Tennessee Volunteers
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Best RET |
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WR
Mark Tautofi
- UCLA Bruins
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Toledo Coach
- Southern Miss Golden Eagles
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
James Peterson
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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