2024 College Football Award Winners

Winners of the 2024 college football awards, presented Thursday:

Chuck Bednarik Trophy (best defensive player) — Travis Hunter, Colorado

Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award — Cam Ward, Miami

Doak Walker Award (outstanding running back) — Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

Bronko Nagurski (outstanding defensive player) — Kyle Kennard, South Carolina

Rimington Award (outstanding center) — Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State

Outland Trophy (outstanding collegiate interior lineman) — Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas

John Mackey (best tight end) — Tyler Warren, Penn State

Fred Biletnikoff Award (outstanding receiver) — Travis Hunter, Colorado

Dick Butkus Award (best linebacker) — Jalon Walker, Georgia

Ray Guy Award (best punter) — Eddie Czaplicki, Southern Cal

Walter Camp National Player of the Year — Travis Hunter, Colorado

Maxwell Award (best all-around player) — Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back) — Jahdae Barron, Texas

Lou Groza Award (outstanding place-kicker) — Kenneth Almendares, Louisiana

Coach of the Year Award — Curt Cignetti, Indiana

NFF Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football — Buddy Teevens, Dartmouth

Buddy Teevens Award (outstanding contribution to college football) — Jeff Monken, Army