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Last Update: December 24 (George Munger Coach of the Year Final Vote)
Here is the complete list of college football's individual award winners, along with the selections of collegefootballpoll.com's Dave Congrove.
Many of these were presented during The 34th Annual Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Thursday, December 12 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The Heisman winner, Travis Hunter of Colorado, was revealed on Saturday, December 14 during the ESPN Heisman show at 8 p.m. ET.
Hunter's QB, Shedeur Sanders of Colorado, became the first award-winner when the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation named him the best senior or 4th-year junior quarterback of 2024 on Friday, November 29. Sanders then led his team to a 52-0 win over Oklahoma State during which he passed Koy Detmer as the school's record-holder for single-season passing yards after breaking the single-season TD mark a week earlier.
During the Thursday night awards show, one of the biggest surprises saw RB Aston Jeanty of Boise State claim the Maxwell Award as the top player in all of college football. Jeanty was expected to be a close second to Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter who did win the Biletnikoff Award as top receiver, as well as the Bednarik Award for top defender, the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, and the Paul Hornung Award for most versatile payer. He had earlier been named the AP Player of the Year.
Meanwhile, Jeanty also claimed, as expected, the Doak Walker award as top running back. Jeanty has 2,497 rushing yards this season, the fourth-highest single-season total in FBS history. This is more than the rushing yards total of 115 FBS teams. He has 29 rushing touchdowns, equaling or besting the total of 118 FBS teams. He carried the ball a nation-high 344 times, averaging 7.3 yards per carry, most among players with 160+ rushing attempts. The Lone Star H.S. product also leads the nation in all-purpose yards (2,613), total touchdowns (30) and points (180). His Pro Football Focus rushing grade is 97.5, the highest single-season mark during the College Football Playoff era (since 2014).
Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter, Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty and Miami quarterback Cam Ward were named finalists for the 90th annual Heisman Memorial Trophy.
Gabriel, a senior from Mililani, Hawaii, is both the 2024 Big Ten Offensive Player and Quarterback of the Year, as well as an All-Big Ten first-team pick. The first-year Duck led No. 1 Oregon to a 13-0 season, a Big Ten Championship win over Penn State and the top seed in the College Football Playoff. He is second nationally in completion percentage (73.2) and is seventh in passer rating (166.57). He competed 297-of-406 passes for 3,558 yards and 28 touchdowns while rushing for 192 yards and seven scores. His 35 total touchdowns are tied for seventh nationally, while his passing yards are eighth. Gabriel, in his sixth year of college football, became the NCAA’s all-time leader in total touchdowns with 187. Gabriel set the all-time FBS record for career quarterback starts with his 62nd on Saturday, breaking the mark held by 2023 Heisman finalist and fellow Oregon Duck Bo Nix.
Hunter, a junior from Suwanee, Ga., is the 2024 Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. He also earned All-Big 12 first-team honors as both a defensive back and a wide receiver. Defensively, he had 31 tackles, 11 pass breakups, four interceptions, a conference-best 15 passes defended (tied for fifth nationally), and forced a game-winning fumble. Hunter, named Honorable Mention for Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, led the conference with 92 receptions and 14 receiving touchdowns while finishing with 1,152 receiving yards, second in the Big 12. Nationally, he is second in receiving touchdowns, fifth in receptions per game (7.7) and sixth in receiving yards per game (96.0). Hunter leads the country with 21 receiving plays for 20 yards or more. He twice had three touchdown receptions in a game, had 10 or more catches in a game three times and had 100 or more receiving yards in a game seven times.
Jeanty, a junior from Jacksonville, Fla., is a two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year and All-Mountain West First Team selection (2023-24). He has rushed for 2,497 yards and 29 touchdowns, both national bests, as well as school and conference records. His rushing total is the second-biggest regular-season total in FBS history, behind only 1988 Heisman winner Barry Sanders. Jeanty has rushed for 125 or more yards in 13 straight games, the longest FBS streak since at least 1996. He was named the Mountain West Championship game MVP after leading the Broncos to a 21-7 win. He ran for 209 yards and a score in the title game, the eighth time in his career he’s rushed for more than 200 yards in a game, including six times this season. He has 17 100-yard halves this year. Jeanty, the program record-holder with 4,655 yards, has also set Boise State single-season records for all-purpose yards (2,613) and rushing touchdowns (29).
Ward, a senior from West Columbia, Texas, is both the 2024 ACC Player and Offensive Player of the Year, earning All-ACC first-team quarterback honors. He leads the nation with a school-record 36 passing touchdowns while his 4,123 passing yards, 4,319 total yards, 343.6 passing yards per game and total touchdowns (41) are all second-most. His passer rating is fourth (171.07). His passing yards are also a Miami single-season record, breaking Bernie Kosar’s 40-year school record. Ward, Miami’s first ACC Player of the Year, is the first Hurricane QB to post seven straight 300-yard games and he has totaled 10 games with 300-plus yards and three or more TD passes. A fifth-year senior, Ward is tied with Case Keenum for the most career passing touchdowns (155) at the NCAA Division I level. The Miami offense Ward directs is first nationally in scoring (44.2).
Gabriel was Oregon’s fifth finalist and first since Nix (2023). He was looking to be the Ducks’ second winner and first since Marcus Mariota (2014). Hunter was Colorado’s fourth Heisman finalist and its first since the Buffaloes’ lone Heisman winner, Rashaan Salaam (1994) who tragically passed in 2016. Jeanty was Boise State’s second Heisman finalist and first since Kellen Moore (2010). He would have been the Broncos’ first winner. Ward was Miami’s 10th finalist and first since Willis McGahee (2002). He would have been the Hurricanes’ third winner and first since Gino Torretta (1992). Instead, he was the second consecutive Oregon QB (Bo Nix) to finish 3rd in the voting.
Congrove's Pick: Travis Hunter, Colorado
Hunter is the sixth player in the last eight years to win the award after transferring. He’s the first Heisman winner to begin his career in the Football Championship Series (FCS). Born in West Palm Beach, Fla., he is the fifth Heisman winner to hail from the Sunshine State and the first since Lamar Jackson.
He is the first junior to win the award since Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray (2018), the Big 12’s first Heisman winner since Murray and the first winner from a current Big 12 school since Baylor’s Robert Griffin III (2011).
Hunter is also the first defensive back to finish in the top 5 since LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu (2011, fifth). Hunter’s Colorado head coach, Deion Sanders, finished eighth in the 1988 Heisman balloting as a Florida State cornerback.
The 2024 Heisman Trophy ballots went out to 928 electors, which includes 870 members of the media, 57 living Heisman winners and one overall fan vote presented by Nissan, premier partner of the Heisman Trophy. All ballots were submitted electronically to the independent accountants at Deloitte.
Three points are awarded for first place on a ballot, with two points for second place and one point for third place.
| Place | Player | Pos. | School | Total | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travis Hunter | WR/DB | Colorado | 2,231 | 552 | 261 | 53 |
| 2 | Ashton Jeanty | RB | Boise State | 2,017 | 309 | 517 | 56 |
| 3 | Bo Nix | QB | Oregon | 516 | 24 | 52 | 340 |
| 4 | Cam Ward | QB | Miami (FLA) | 229 | 6 | 24 | 153 |
| 5 | Cam Skattebo | RB | Arizona State | 170 | 3 | 18 | 125 |
| 6 | Bryson Daily | QB | Army | 69 | 3 | 7 | 46 |
| 7 | Tyler Warren | TE | Penn State | 52 | 1 | 7 | 35 |
| 8 | Shedeur Sanders | QB | Colorado | 47 | 1 | 7 | 30 |
| 9 | Kurtis Rourke | QB | Indiana | 22 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| 10 | Kyle McCord | QB | Syracuse | 9 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
For more information, visit the official Heisman Trophy website.
NOTE: CollegeFootballPoll.com's Dave Congrove is a voter for the following awards; Biletnikoff, Robinson, Guy, Bednarik, Maxwell, Groza, Lombardi and Munger. He is a nominating member for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Outland Trophy, and the FWAA All-America Team. His vote for each award, or top nominee, is listed below where applicable.
Last year 8 of his 10 selections won that award. So far this year, 6 of his 9 selections won that award with 1 C.O.Y. award yet to be announced (Munger.)
AP Coach Of the Year: ?
Home Depot Coach Of the Year: Curt Cignetti, Indiana
AP Player Of the Year: Travis Hunter, WR/DB, Colorado
Shaun Alexander (Freshman): Winner to be announced December 29
Finalists: Ryan Williams, WR (Alabama), Koi Perich, S (Minnesota), Jeremiah Smith, WR (Ohio State), Dyaan Stewart, EDGE (South Carolina), Colin Simmons, EDGE (Texas)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Ryan Williams, WR, Alabama)
Chuck Bednarik Award (defensive player): Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado
Finalists: Abdul Carter, DE (Penn State), Caleb Downs, S (Ohio State), Travis Hunter, CB (Colorado)
Congrove's Vote: Abdul Carter, DE (Penn State)
Fred Biletnikoff Award (receiver): Travis Hunter, Colorado
Finalists: Travis Hunter (Colorado), Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona State), Nick Nash (San Jose State),
Congrove's Vote: Travis Hunter (Colorado)
Frank Broyles Award (assistant coach): Winner announced February 13.
Finalists: Marcus Arroyo, OC (Arizona State), Bryant Haines, DC/LB (Indiana), Al Golden, DC (Notre Dame), Tim Banks, DC (Tennessee), Pete Kwiatkowski, DC/OLB (Texas)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Marcus Aroyo, OC, Arizona State)
Dick Butkus Award (linebacker): Jalon Walker, Georgia
Finalists: Barrett Carter (Clemson), Chris Paul Jr. (Ole Miss), Carson Schwesinger (UCLA), Danny Stutsman (Oklahoma), Jalon Walker (Georgia)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Jalon Walker, Georgia)
Brendan Burlsworth (began as walk-on): Bryce Boettcher, LB, Oregon
Finalists: Shaun Dolac, LB (Buffalo), James Carpenter, DL (Indiana), Bryce Boettcher, LB (Oregon)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Shaun Dolac, Buffalo)
Walter Camp Player of the Year: Travis Hunter, Colorado
Finalists: Travis Hunter, WR/DB (Colorado), Ashton Jeanty, RB (Boise State), Cam Ward, QB (Miami)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Travis Hunter, Colorado)
Walter Camp Coach of the Year: Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Finalists: Unannounced
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Curt Cignetti, Indiana)
Lou Groza Award (placekicker): Kenneth Almandares, Louisiana
Finalists: Kenneth Almendares (Louisiana), Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State), Alex Raynor (Kentucky)
Congrove's Vote: Kenneth Almandares, Louisiana
Ray Guy Award (punter): Eddie Czaplicki, USC
Finalists: Alex Mastromanno (Florida State), Brett Thorson (Georgia), Eddie Czaplicki (USC)
Congrove's Vote: Brett Thorson, Georgia
FCS Punter of the Year: Brendon Kilpatrick, Youngstown State
Congrove's Vote: Brendan Hall, Montana State
Paul Hornung Award (versatile player): Travis Hunter, Colorado
Finalists: Isaac Brown, RB/RS (Louisville), Travis Hunter, WR/DB (Colorado), Tyler Warren, TE/ QB/ RB (Penn State)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Travis Hunter, Colorado)
Vince Lombardi Award (down lineman, linebacker): Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
Finalists: Kelvin Banks Jr (Texas), Will Campbell (LSU); Abdul Carter (Penn State), Kyle Kennard (South Carolina)
Congrove's Vote: Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
John Mackey Award (tight end): Tyler Warren, Penn State
Finalists: Harold Fannin, Jr. (Bowling Green), Colston Loveland (Michigan), Tyler Warren (Penn State)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Harold Fannin Jr., Bowling Green)
Robert W. (Tiny) Maxwell Award (top player): Ashton Jeanty, RB, Boise State
Finalists: Ashton Jeanty, RB (Boise State), Travis Hunter, ATH (Colorado), Dillon Gabriel, QB (Oregon)
Congrove's Vote: Travis Hunter, Colorado
George Munger Coach of the Year (Maxwell Football Club): ?
Finalists: Selected from 10 finalists (winner will be announced January 9)
Congrove's Vote: Top 3, in order - Curt Cignetti (Indiana), Dan Lanning (Oregon), Marcus Freeman (Notre Dame)
Bronko Nagurski Trophy (defensive player): Kyle Kennard, EDGE, South Carolina
Finalists: Jahdae Barron, DB (Texas) Adbul Carter, DE (Penn State), Mason Graham, DT (Michigan), Kyle Kennard, EGDE (South Carolina)
Congrove's Top Nominee was not selected as a finalist: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE (Virginia Tech).
His pick from above finalists: Kyle Kennard (South Carolina)
Davey O'Brien Award (quarterback): Cam Ward, Miami
Finalists: Dillon Gabriel (Oregon), Shedeur Sanders (Colorado), Cam Ward (Miami)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Cam Ward, Miami)
Outland Trophy (interior lineman): Kelvin Banks, Jr., OT, Texas
Finalists: Kelvin Banks Jr., OT (Texas) Mason Graham, DT (Michigan), Walter Nolen, DT (Ole Miss)
Congrove's Top Nominee was not selected as a finalist: Antwaun Powell-Ryland, EDGE, Virginia Tech
His pick from above finalists: Kelvin Banks, Jr., OT (Texas)
Dave Rimington Trophy (center): Seth McLaughlin, Ohio State
Finalists: Jacob Gideon (Western Michigan), Cooper Mays (Tennessee), Seth McLaughlin (Ohio State)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Cooper Mays, Tennessee)
Eddie Robinson Coach Of the Year: Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Finalists: Shane Beamer (South Carolina), Curt Cignetti (Indiana), Spencer Danielson (Boise State), Kenny Dillingham (Arizona State), Marcus Freeman (Notre Dame), Dan Lanning (Oregon), Rhett Lashlee (SMU), Jeff Monken (Army), Kirby Smart (Georgia)
Congrove's Vote: Curt Cignetti, Indiana
Jim Thorpe Award (defensive back): Jahdae Barron, Texas
Finalists: Jahdae Barron (Texas), Caleb Downs (Ohio State), Malaki Starks (Georgia)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Caleb Downs, Ohio State)
Question: No Travis Hunter among finalists???
Johnny Unitas Award (senior, or 4th-year junior, quarterback): Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
Finalists: Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss), Dillon Gabriel (Oregon), Kurtis Rourke (Indiana), Shedeur Sanders (Colorado), Cam Ward (Miami)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Cam Ward, Miami)
Doak Walker Award (running back): Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
Finalists: Omarion Hampton (North Carolina), Ashton Jeanty (Boise State), Kaleb Johnson (Iowa)
Congrove's Vote: Award does not have 'outside' voters (Pick: Ashton Jeanty, Boise State)