- Show Set for Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. ET, on ESPN
The finalists have been named for the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA) honors presented at The Home Depot College Football Awards. This year’s awards show will be presented virtually on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7 p.m. ET, on ESPN. ESPN’s Rece Davis will host the 90-minute special, joined by reporter Holly Rowe.
The Home Depot College Football Awards Finalists
NCFAA awards announced during The Home Depot College Football Awards:
| Chuck Bednarik Award College Defensive Player of the Year |
Zaven Collins, Tulsa (Jr.) Jeremiah Oswusu-Koramoah, Notre Dame (Sr.) Patrick Surtain II, Alabama (Jr.) |
| Biletnikoff Award Outstanding Receiver |
Elijah Moore, Ole Miss (Jr.) Kyle Pitts, Florida (Jr.) DeVonta Smith, Alabama (Sr.) |
| Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award Nation’s Outstanding Placekicker |
Jose Borregales, Miami (Sr.) Jake Oldroyd, BYU (So.) Will Reichard, Alabama (So.) |
| Ray Guy Award College Punter of the Year |
Jake Camarda, Georgia (Jr.) Pressley Harvin III, Georgia Tech (Sr.) Lou Hedley, Miami (Jr.) |
| Maxwell Award College Player of the Year |
Mac Jones, Alabama (Jr.) Trevor Lawrence, Clemson (Jr.) DeVonta Smith, Alabama (Sr.) |
| Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Nation’s Best Quarterback |
Mac Jones, Alabama (Jr.) Trevor Lawrence, Clemson (Jr.) Kyle Trask, Florida (Sr.) |
| Outland Trophy Nation’s Most Outstanding Interior Lineman |
Liam Eichenberg, Notre Dame (Gr.) Alex Leatherwood, Alabama (Sr.) Daviyon Nixon, Iowa (Jr.) |
| Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Nation’s Best Defensive Back |
Richie Grant, UCF (Sr.) Trevon Moehrig, TCU (Jr.) Patrick Surtain II, Alabama (Jr.) |
| Doak Walker Award Nation’s Premier Running Back |
Travis Etienne, Clemson (Sr.) Breece Hall, Iowa State (So.) Najee Harris, Alabama (Sr.) |
Additional honors recognized during The Home Depot College Football Awards:
| The Home Depot Coach of the Year
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Winner announced January 5 |
| William V. Campbell Trophy Presented By Mazda Scholar-Athlete |
Full list of finalists available here. |
| Disney Spirit Award Most Inspirational Player or Team |
Darien Rencher, Clemson (Sr.) |
| The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team | Team Captain: Telton Saltes, New Mexico (Sr.) Full list of team members available here. |
| Walter Camp All America Team | Full team announced on January 7. |
| John Mackey Award Outstanding Tight End |
Charlie Kolar, Iowa State (Jr.) Kyle Pitts, Florida (Jr.) Jalen Wydermyer, Texas A&M (So.) |
| Rimington Trophy Outstanding Center |
Landon Dickerson, Alabama (Sr.) Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa (So.) Josh Myers, Ohio State (Jr.) |
| Wuerffel Trophy Community Service |
Sam Ehlinger, Texas (Sr.) Teton Saltes, New Mexico (Sr.) Shai Werts, Georgia Southern (Sr.) |
Other awards given this postseason:
| Broyles Award Assistant Coach of the Year |
Marcus Freeman, Cincinnati Jeff Grimes, BYU Mike Hankwitz, Northwestern Steve Sarkisian, Alabama Kane Wommack, Indiana |
| Burlsworth Trophy College football’s most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on |
Dax Milne, BYU (Jr.) Grant Morgan, Arkansas (Sr.) Jimmy Morrissey, Pitt (Sr.) |
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