The 2021 college football season was something to behold. As the dust has officially settled and the awards are starting to pile in, we at Pro Football Network are on award watch. Here are the 2021 college football award winners following a terrific college football season.
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Each award is different, and as such, the timing of the award’s delivery is different. While the Heisman Trophy has its own ceremony, the majority of the college football awards are set to be handed out during the Home Depot College Football Awards 2021 show. Check back here as we’ll have all the awards and their recipients updated in real-time.
2021 College Football Award Winners
Here’s a rundown of the 2021 college football award winners updated as they are announced in real-time.
Maxwell Award
Bryce Young, QB, Alabama | Player of the Year
Walter Camp Award
Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State | Player of the Year
Home Depot Award
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati | Coach of the Year
Jim Thorpe Award
Coby Bryant, Cincinnati | Best Defensive Back
Davey O’Brien Award
Bryce Young, Alabama | Best Quarterback
Rimington Award
Tyler Linderbaum, Iowa | Best Center
Lou Groza Award
Jake Moody, Michigan | Best Placekicker
Butkus Award
Nakobe Dean, Georgia | Best Linebacker
Doak Walker Award
Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State | Best Running Back
Biletnikoff Award
Jordan Addison, Pittsburgh | Outstanding Receiver
John Mackey Award
Trey McBride, Colorado State | Best Tight End
Outland Trophy
Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia | Best Interior Lineman
Ray Guy Award
Matt Araiza, San Diego State | Best Punter
Bednarik Award
Jordan Davis, Georgia | Defensive Player of the Year
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
Will Anderson Jr., EDGE, Alabama | Defensive Player of the Year
Burlsworth Trophy
Grant Morgan, LB, Arkansas | Top Former Walk-On
Disney Spirit Award
Tre Tipton, Pittsburgh | Most Inspirational
William V. Campbell Trophy
Charlie Kolar, TE, Iowa State | Academic Heisman
Wuerffel Trophy
Isaiah Sanders, QB, Stanford | Community Service
Broyles Award
Josh Gattis, Michigan | Best Assistant Coach
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh | Outstanding Senior Quarterback
Paul Hornung Award
Marcus Jones, DB/KR, Houston | Most Versatile
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