Preseason Honors
1st Team All-American
- Quincy Landingham - JR, strong safety
- Pete Stewart - SR, kicker
2nd Team All-American
1st Team All-Conference
- Quincy Landingham - JR, strong safety
- Pete Stewart - SR, kicker
- P.J. Hill - SR(RS), halfback
- Elijah Hodge - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Kim Royston - SR, cornerback
2nd Team All-Conference
- Lance Smith - SR, halfback
Season Honors
1st Team All-American
- Donald Clayton - FR(RS)
, cornerback
2nd Team All-American
- Duane Oliver - FR, tight end
- Quincy Landingham - JR, strong safety
Freshman All-American
- Duane Oliver - FR, tight end
- Raymond Jenkins - FR, left end
- Donald Clayton - FR(RS) , cornerback
- Chauncey Zeiger - FR, wide receiver
1st Team All-Conference
- Quincy Landingham - JR, strong safety
- Pete Stewart - SR, kicker
- Duane Oliver - FR, tight end
- Chris Joseph - SO, left end
- Elijah Hodge - SR(RS), middle linebacker
- Donald Clayton - FR(RS) , cornerback
- William Hartmann - SR(RS), free safety
2nd Team All-Conference
- Jeffrey Stehle - SR(RS), left guard
- Kim Royston - SR, cornerback
- Keith Baker - FR, punter
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Maxwell Award (College Player of the Year) |
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QB
W. Korn
- Clemson Tigers
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Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defenseman) |
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M. Williams
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Davey OBrien Award (Best QB) |
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QB
W. Korn
- Clemson Tigers
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Doak Walker Award (Best RB) |
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HB
J. Cavness
- TCU Horned Frogs
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The Biletnikoff Award (Best WR) |
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WR
W. Howard
- Texas Longhorns
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John Mackey Award (Best TE) |
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TE
J. Gresham
- Oklahoma Sooners
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Outland Trophy (Best OL) |
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LT
A. Brown
- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Dave Rimington Trophy (Best C) |
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C
T. Bailey
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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Lombardi Award (Best Lineman) |
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MLB
L. Walker
- Louisville Cardinals
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Dick Butkus Award (Best LB) |
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MLB
M. Williams
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
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Jim Thorpe Award (Best DB) |
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SS Quincy Landingham - Wisconsin Badgers
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Lou Groza Award (Best PK) |
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K
M. Thompson
- USC Trojans
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Ray Guy Award (Best P) |
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P
C. Henry
- Florida Gators
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Best RET |
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D. Buckram
- UTEP Miners
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The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award |
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Heisman Memorial Trophy |
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QB
W. Korn
- Clemson Tigers
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