The college football season is approaching quickly. Before the season gets started, it is important to take a look at who could win some of the trophies given out at the end of the season. Here are the 2026 college football award predictions.
Heisman Trophy (Most Outstanding Player): Arch Manning, QB, Texas Longhorns
Walter Camp Award (Player of the Year): Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Buckeyes
Bednarik Award (Best Defensive Player): Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas Longhorns
Biletnikoff Award (Best Wide Receiver): Jeremiah Smith, WR, Ohio State Buckeyes
Bronko Nagurski Award (Best Defensive Player): Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Broyles Award (Best Assistant Coach): Chris Ash, DC, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Burlsworth Trophy (Best Player Who Started Their Career as a Walk-On): Drew Mestemaker, QB, Oklahoma State Cowboys
Butkus Award (Best Linebacker): Sammy Brown, LB, Clemson Tigers
Davey O’Brien Award (Best Quarterback): Dante Moore, QB, Oregon
Doak Walker Award (Best Running Back): Kewan Lacy, RB, Ole Miss
The Home Depot Award (Best Head Coach): Dan Lanning, Oregon Ducks
John Mackey Award (Best Tight End): Trey’Dez Green, TE, LSU
Lou Groza Award (Best Kicker): Tate Sandell, K, Oklahoma
Maxwell Award (Best Player): Arch Manning, QB, Texas Longhorns
Outland Trophy (Best Interior Lineman): David Stone, DL, Oklahoma Sooners
Paul Hornung Award (Most Versatile Player): J’Koby Williams, RB, Texas Tech Red Raiders
Jim Thorpe Award (Best Defensive Back): Leonard Moore, CB, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Ray Guy Award (Best Punter): Evan Crenshaw, P, Troy Trojans
Rimington Trophy (Best Center): Iapani Laloulu, IOL, Oregon Ducks
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (Best Senior Quarterback): Trinidad Chambliss, QB, Ole Miss Rebels
Ted Hendricks Award (Best Defensive End): Colin Simmons, EDGE, Texas Longhorns
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