Which Boise State football players, coaches are in the running for national awards?
As the 2023 college football season approaches, Boise State coaches and players are receiving recognition on annual preseason watch lists.
We’ve rounded up the accolades all in one place.
The Broncos open the season at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Washington. The game will be televised on ABC.
Dodd Trophy
This award celebrates the head coachwho enjoys success on the gridiron, while also stressing the importance of three pillars of Bobby Dodd’s coaching philosophy — scholarship, leadership and integrity. The winner of the 2023 Dodd Trophy will be announced in Atlanta during the week of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
▪ Coach Andy Avalos
Maxwell Award
This award is given annually to the best collegiate player. The award is named in honor of Robert “Tiny” Maxwell, a former standout student-athlete at Swarthmore College and a renowned sportswriter and football official. The winner of the 87th Maxwell Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards held in December.
▪ Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylen Green
▪ Redshirt senior running back George Holani
▪ Sophomore running back Ashton Jeanty
Lou Groza Award
The Lou Groza Award is given annually to the best kicker in college football. The winner will be announced in December during the Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.
▪ Senior kicker Jonah Dalmas
Paul Hornung Award
This award is given annually to the most versatile player in college football. The winner will be announced Dec. 6.
▪ Redshirt senior running back George Holani
Wuerffel Trophy
This award honors players who combine exemplary community service with leadership achievement on and off the field. The formal announcement of the 2023 recipient is scheduled to be made in December during The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.
▪ Sixth-year senior defensive end Demitri Washington
Outland Trophy
The Outland Trophy is annually awarded to the best college football interior lineman. The recipient of the 2023 Outland Trophy will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards, live on ESPN in December.
▪ Sixth-year senior right tackle Cade Beresford
Bronko Nagurski Trophy
This award is presented annually to the top defensive player in college football. The winner will be revealed on Dec. 4 at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet in Charlotte, North Carolina.
▪ Sixth-year senior linebacker DJ Schramm
Davey O’Brien Award
The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation’s best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The winner of the 2023 Davey O’Brien Award will be unveiled live on ESPN in December during The Home Depot College Football Awards.
▪ Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylen Green
Doak Walker Award
This award is is annually presented to the nation’s top college running back. The 2023 winner of the Doak Walker Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show scheduled for December.
▪ Redshirt senior running back George Holani
Ray Guy Award
The award is annually given to the nation’s top punter. The 2023 Ray Guy Award winner will be revealed live during The Home Depot College Football Awards airing on ESPN in December.
▪ Sophomore James Ferguson-Reynolds
Butkus Award
The Butkus Award is given annually to the most impactful linebacker in the game. The 2023 Butkus Award winner will be announced Dec. 6.
▪ Sixth-year senior linebacker DJ Schramm
Walter Camp Player of the Year Award
This award is given annually to the national player of the year. The 2023 Walter Camp Player of the Year recipient will be announced live on the Home Depot College Football Awards Show on ESPN in December.
▪ Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylen Green
Chuck Bednarik Award
The award is presented annually to the most outstanding defensive player in college football. The winner of the 2023 Chuck Bednarik Award will be announced as part of the ESPN Home Depot College Football Awards Show in December.
▪ Sixth-year senior linebacker DJ Schramm
Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award
The award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity. Five finalists for the award will be unveiled on Nov. 30, with the winner announced on Dec. 14.
▪ Redshirt senior running back George Holani
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award
The award recognizes the top offensive player in the country who was either born in Texas, graduated from a Texas high school or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year college.
▪ Redshirt sophomore quarterback Taylen Green
▪ Sophomore running back Ashton Jeanty
Comeback Player of the Year
The award recognizes college football players for overcoming injury, illness or other circumstances. Reed, a redshirt senior from Temple, Texas, is one of 49 players to advance to the next stage of the watch list, which began with 100 student-athletes.
▪ Redshirt senior Markel Reed
Reese’s Senior Bowl Preseason Watch List
The Reese’s Senior Bowl is held on Feb. 3 in Mobile, Alabama.
▪ Redshirt senior running back George Holani
William V. Campbell Trophy
The trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.
▪ Sixth-year senior tight end Riley Smith
Burlsworth Trophy
The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded annually to the most outstanding FBS player who began his career as a walk-on. The award ceremony to honor the three finalists and to announce the 2023 winner will be on December 4 at 6 p.m. MT at Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas.
▪ Senior running back Tyler Crowe
Biletnikoff Award
This award is presented to the most outstanding receiver in the FBS, regardless of position.
▪ Redshirt sophomore receiver Eric McAlister
This story was originally published August 4, 2023 at 3:57 PM.
