*Top 25 Award Candidates for Every Team in College Football*
1. *Ohio State Buckeyes*
*WR Jeremiah Smith, Biletnikoff Award (best receiver)
The freshman who shattered school records and snatched a game-clincher? Yeah, he’s the one you can’t ignore.
2. *Oregon Ducks*
*QB Dante Moore, Heisman Trophy*
He passed for 3k+ yards last year while staying healthy. Don’t sleep on him.
3. *Georgia Bulldogs*
*QB Gunner Stockton, Heisman Trophy*
If he can cut loose downfield this season, his Heisman chances soar. No one’s betting against him.
4. *Notre Dame Fighting Irish*
*CB Leonard Moore, Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back)
The guy with 5 INTs and 31 tackles? Yes, we’re still talking about him.
5. *Texas Longhorns*
*QB Arch Manning, Heisman Trophy*
His performances this year are a war crime against the salary cap.
6. *Purdue Boilermakers*
*RB Trey Harbine, Doak Walker Award (best running back)
The only reason he’s not on every team’s list is because he plays for Purdue.
7. *Stanford Cardinal*
*QB Pat Tillman, Heisman Trophy*
If you thought he was just another great QB last year, think again.
8. *Oklahoma Sooners*
*LB Kenneth Walker III, Butkus Award (best linebacker)
He’s the reason every coach wants to play in Norman.
9. *LSU Tigers*
*DT Rashad Davis, Lombardi Trophy (best defensive player)
The guy who forced 2 fumbles and had 7 sacks last year? You know he’ll be a finalist.
10. *Alabama Crimson Tide*
*WR DeVonta Smith, Biletnikoff Award*
Smith could win it all this season. Just saying.
11. *Michigan Wolverines*
*QB Jalen Johnson, Heisman Trophy*
Michigan will be back in the top 4 if he’s healthy and efficient.
12. *Purdue Boilermakers (cont.)
*TE Jake Brubaker, Davey O’Brien Award (best offensive lineman)
The one who could have a monster season if he stays healthy.
13. *Washington Huskies*
*QB Marcus Trufant, Maxwell Trophy*
He’s the reason Washington is looking like a team to watch in 2025.
14. *Michigan State Spartans*
*WR Malik Willis, Biletnikoff Award*
Another one who could win this award and be an NFL star.
15. *Oregon State Beavers*
*QB Travis Dye, Maxwell Trophy (best offensive player)
He’s the reason the Beavers are back in the playoff mix.
16. *Nebraska Cornhuskers*
*QB Micah Parsons, Doak Walker Award*
Nebraska is on a roll if he can keep up his play.
17. *Indiana Hoosiers*
*RB Jonathan Taylor, Doak Walker Award*
He’s the reason Indiana is looking like an upset in the Big Ten.
18. *Washington State Cougars*
*WR Jaylen Reed, Biletnikoff Award (best receiver)
The guy who had 60 catches last year? Yeah, he’ll be a finalist.
19. *Florida Gators*
*QB Emory Jones, Heisman Trophy*
If he can be consistent this season, Florida could win it all.
20. *Clemson Tigers*
*CB Trayvon Mullen, Butkus Award (best linebacker)
The guy who had 8 interceptions and 14 pass breakups? Yeah, we’re still talking about him.
21. *Cincinnati Bearcats*
*QB Desmond Ridder, Heisman Trophy*
He passed for over 3k yards last year while staying healthy?
22. *Syracuse Orange*
*LB Jordan Bynum, Butkus Award (best linebacker)
The guy who had a game-clinching interception against Notre Dame? You know he’s on the list.
23. *Oklahoma State Cowboys*
*WR Cade Klubnik, Biletnikoff Award*
Another one who could be overlooked because of the schedule?
24. *Louisville Cardinals*
*CB Jordan Oden, Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back)
The guy with 13 interceptions and 50 pass breakups? Yeah.
25. *Michigan Wolverines (cont.)
*WR Jayvien Kinlaw, Biletnikoff Award*
The one who could be the difference in a championship game?
*Your favorite team’s Heisman candidate is…
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