Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
2nd Team All-Conference
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Robert Johnson - SR(RS), right tackle
- Jamar O'Neill - JR(RS), strong safety
- Theo Minor - SR, left end
- Eddie Holland - JR(RS), halfback
- Mark Herron - SR, punter
- Sam Moses - JR, kicker
- Allan Huff - JR, left tackle
- Curtis Craft - JR, right guard
- Mark Adams - JR, left guard
- Josh Hill - JR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-American
Freshman All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Justin Thomas - SR(RS), halfback
- Robert Johnson - SR(RS), right tackle
- Andy Osborn - JR(RS), right end
- Jamar O'Neill - JR(RS), strong safety
- Theo Minor - SR, left end
- Eddie Holland - JR(RS), halfback
- Mark Herron - SR, punter
- Ryan Daniel - JR(RS), center
- Jordan Gant - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Ryan Washington - JR, defensive tackle
- Sam Moses - JR, kicker
- Allan Huff - JR, left tackle
- Curtis Craft - JR, right guard
- Mark Adams - JR, left guard
- Josh Hill - JR(RS), cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Ryan James - SR(RS), wide receiver
- Brent Favre - SR(RS), quarterback
- Jonathan Fletcher - SR, wide receiver
- Jack Brooks - JR(RS), free safety
- Keenan Henry - SO, cornerback
| Season Awards | |
|---|---|
 |
Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
|
Matt Joseph
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
330-472, 5120 Yds, 54 TD, 17 INT |
|
 |
Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
|
LE Theo Minor - Washington Huskies
42 Tkls (26 TFL), 18 Sks |
|
 |
Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
|
Matt Joseph
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
330-472, 5120 Yds, 54 TD, 17 INT |
|
 |
Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
|
Braylon Henshaw
- Iowa Hawkeyes
416 Car, 2109 Yds, 24 TD, 7 Rec, 135 Yds, 2 TD |
|
 |
The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
|
Jamie Harper
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
100 Rec, 1656 Yds, 20 TD |
|
 |
John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
|
Christian Fritz
- Bowling Green Falcons
40 Rec, 497 Yds, 11 TD |
|
 |
Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
|
LT Allan Huff - Washington Huskies
142 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed |
|
 |
Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
|
Chris Brown
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
39 Pancakes, 1 Sack Allowed |
|
 |
Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
|
LE Theo Minor - Washington Huskies
42 Tkls (26 TFL), 18 Sks |
|
 |
Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
|
Brad Mason
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
104 Tkls (27 TFL), 8 Sks, 3 FF |
|
 |
Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
|
Christian Downing
- North Carolina Tar Heels
42 Tkls (6 TFL), Sk, 6 Int, TD |
|
 |
Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
|
K Sam Moses - Washington Huskies
20-21 FG, Long of 55, 64-64 Extra Points |
|
 |
Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
|
P Mark Herron - Washington Huskies
2315 Yds, 1727 Net Yds, Long of 67, 4 Inside 20 |
|
 |
Best RET |
|
HB Eddie Holland - Washington Huskies
432 KR Yds, TD, 610 PR Yds, 6 TD |
|
 |
The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
|
Gregg Brandon
- Bowling Green Falcons
11-2 Record |
|
 |
Heisman Memorial Trophy |
|
Reggie Richardson
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
385 Car, 2104 Yds, 23 TDs, 9 Rec, 166 Yds, 3 TD |
|