The regular season for college football has officially ended, the best players in the country at their respective positions have separated themselves from their peers, not just with their on-field play but now with name recognition.
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Here are the finalists, listed alphabetically by the name of each award.
*Winner is in bold
Bednarik Award
The Chuck Bednarik Award is given to the "outstanding defensive player of the year" in college football. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7 at the ESPN College Football Awards Show. Voting opens Nov. 21 and ends Dec. 3.
| Player | School | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Chubb | N.C. State | DE |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | Alabama | DB |
| Roquan Smith | Georgia | LB |
Biletnikoff Award
The Fred Biletnikoff Award is given to the "outstanding college football receiver regardless of position." The winner will be announced on Dec. 7 at the ESPN College Football Awards Show. The final vote will take place between Nov. 30 and Dec. 4.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Michael Gallup | Colorado State |
| David Sills V | West Virginia |
| James Washington | Oklahoma State |
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
The Bronko Nagurski Trophy is awarded to the best defensive player in college football. The winner will be announced on Dec. 4.
| Player | School | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Chubb | N.C. State | DE |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | Alabama | DB |
| Josey Jewell | Iowa | MLB |
| Ed Oliver | Houston | DT |
| Roquan Smith | Georgia | ILB |
Broyles Award
The Broyles Award is given to college football's top assistant coach. The list of semifinalists awas announced on Nov. 21 and the winner will be announced on Dec. 5.
| Coach | School, Position |
|---|---|
| Brian Daboll | Alabama, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks |
| Kevin Steele | Auburn, Defensive Coordinator |
| Tony Elliot | Clemson, Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running backs |
| Mel Tucker | Georgia, Defensive Coordinator |
| Jon Heacock | Iowa State, Defensive Coordinator/Safeties |
| Manny Diaz | Miami, Defensive Coordinator |
| Todd Grantham | Mississippi State, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers |
| Mike Elko | Defensive Coordinator |
| Bill Bedenbaugh | Oklahoma, Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line |
| Chad Glasgow | TCU, Defensive Coordinator |
| Troy Walters | UCF, Offensive Coordinator |
| Tee Martin | USC, Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers |
| Pete Kwiatkowski | Washington, Defensive Coordinator |
| Alex Grinch | Washington State, Defensive Coordinator/Secondary |
| Jim Leonhard | Wisconsin, Defensive Coordinator |
Butkus Award
The Butkus Award is given to the best linebacker in college football. The winner will be announced by Dec. 5.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Devin Bush | Michigan |
| Tremaine Edmunds | Virginia Tech |
| T.J. Edwards | Wisconsin |
| Dorian O'Daniel | Clemson |
| Roquan Smith | Georgia |
Davey O'Brien Award
The Davey O'Brien Award is given to the best quarterback in the country. The fan vote will take place between Nov. 20 and Dec. 3. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| J.T. Barrett | Ohio State |
| Baker Mayfield | Oklahoma |
| Mason Rudolph | Oklahoma State |
Doak Walker Award
The Doak Walker Award is given to college football's premier running back. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | Penn State |
| Bryce Love | Stanford |
| Jonathan Taylor | Wisconsin |
Home Depot Coach of the Year Award
The Coach of the Year went to Scott Frost for his season with UCF.
George Munger Award
The George Munger Award is given to the college coach of the year. Semifinalists were named on Nov. 16 and finalist voting will take place between Dec. 12 and Dec. 26. The winner will be announced Dec. 27.
| Coach | School |
|---|---|
| Matt Campbell | Iowa State |
| Paul Chryst | Wisconsin |
| Bill Clark | UAB |
| Mark Dantonio | Michigan State |
| Scott Frost | UCF |
| Lane Kiffin | Florida Atlantic |
| Gus Malzahn | Auburn |
| Jeff Monken | Army |
| Dan Mullen | Mississippi State |
| Mark Richt | Miami |
| Lincoln Riley | Oklahoma |
| Rich Rodriguez | Arizona |
| Nick Saban | Alabama |
| Kirby Smart | Georgia |
| Dabo Swinney | Clemson |
| Jeff Tedford | Fresno State |
Heisman Trophy
The Heisman Trophy is awarded to the "outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity." The winner will be announced on Dec. 9.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | Louisville |
| Bryce Love | Stanford |
| Baker Mayfield | Oklahoma |
Jim Thorpe Award
The Jim Thorpe Award is given to the best defensive back in college football. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| DeShon Elliott | Texas |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | Alabama |
| Josh Jackson | Iowa |
John Mackey Award
The John Mackey Award is given to the best tight end in college football. The winner will be announced on Dec. 6.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | Oklahoma |
| Troy Fumagali | Wisconsin |
| Mike Gesicki | Penn State |
Lou Groza Award
The Lou Groza Award is given to college football's top place-kicker. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | Auburn |
| Domink Eberle | Utah State |
| Matt Gay | Utah |
Maxwell Award
The Maxwell Award is given to the college football player of the year. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | Penn State |
| Bryce Love | Stanford |
| Baker Mayfield | Oklahoma |
Outland Trophy
The Outland Trophy is awarded to the best interior lineman in college football. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Orlando Brown | Oklahoma |
| Quenton Nelson | Notre Dame |
| Ed Oliver | Houston |
Paul Hornung Award
The Paul Hornung Award is given to the most versatile player in college football. The winner will be announced on Dec. 6.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | Penn State |
| Dante Pettis | Washington |
| Joel Lanning | Iowa State |
| Nyheim Hines | NC State |
Ray Guy Award
The Ray Guy Award is given to the top collegiate punter. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | Texas |
| JK Scott | Alabama |
| Mitch Wishnowsky | Utah |
Rimington Trophy
The Rimington Trophy is awarded to college football's top center. The 2017 winner is Ohio State's Billy Price.
Walter Camp Award
The Walter Camp Award is given to the college player of the year. Fifteen "players to watch" were named on Nov. 15. The winner will be announced on Dec. 7.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Josh Adams | Notre Dame |
| Saquon Barkley | Penn State |
| Bradley Cubb | NC State |
| Sam Darnold | USC |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | Alabama |
| Baker Mayfield | Oklahoma |
| Lamar Jackson | Louisville |
| Jaquon Johnson | Miami |
| Bryce Love | Stanford |
| Hercules Mala'afa | Washington State |
| McKenzie Milton | UCF |
| Rashaad Penny | San Diego State |
| Mason Rudolph | Oklahoma State |
| Khalil Tate | Arizona |
| Jonathan Taylor | Wisconsin |
William V. Campbell Trophy
The William V. Campbell Trophy is awarded to the country's "premier football scholar-athlete." The winner will be announced Dec. 5.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Sam Benger | Carnegie Mellon |
| Braxton Berrios | Miami (FL) |
| Mason Hampton | Boise State |
| Justin Jackson | Northwestern |
| Micah Kiser | Virginia |
| Justin Lea | Jacksonville State |
| Brad Lundblade | Oklahoma State |
| Marcus Martin | Slippery Rock |
| Chandon Sullivan | Georgia State |
| Blaise Taylor | Arkansas State |
| Marlon Walls | Stephen F. Austin |
| Chris Weber | Nebraska |
| Jake Wieneke | South Dakota State |
Wuerffel Trophy
The Wuerffel Trophy is awarded to the college football player who "best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement." The winner will be announced on Dec. 5.
| Player | School |
|---|---|
| Blaise Taylor | Arkansas State |
| Courtney Love | Kentucky |
| Drue Tranquill | Notre Dame |
