2024 Heisman Trophy Finalists

2024 Heisman Trophy finalists: Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Dillon Gabriel and Cam Ward were named 2024 Heisman Trophy finalists and invited to New York City for the ceremony. The winner of the 2024 Heisman Trophy will be announced at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 14 on ESPN.

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy. He will reveal his Heisman Trophy vote after the official announcement on ESPN Saturday night.

Three of the four finalists are transfer players with both QBs, Dillon Gabriel and Cam Ward only one year players at their new schools. Travis Hunter played two seasons at Colorado after starting at Jackson State. He transferred followed HC Deon Sanders midway through his Jackson State career.

Only Ashton Jeanty played his entire career with one team, Boise State. His incredibly 2400 yard + performance follows only Barry Sanders 2628 yards in NCAA history. Jeanty can break the record in the CPF playoffs where the Broncos get an opening week bye as a #3 seed.

Here’s are small capsules of the finalists 
Finalists are sorted alphabetically

Four Heisman Trophy Finalists

Dillon Gabriel – Oregon

Dillon Gabriel hopes to become the second Oregon QB to win the Heisman Trophy, following in the footsteps of Marcus Mariota in 2014. He had an incredible one-year performance with the Ducks leading them to an undefeated and #1 seed in the CPF playoffs.

He threw for 3,558 passing yards, 28 passing TDs, 73.2% completion percentage, 6 interceptions, 192 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs.

Travis Hunter – Colorado

Travis Hunter hopes to become the first defensive player to win the Heisman since Charles Woodson in 1997. As a two-way impact performer, he is also looking to become the first wide receiver to win the award since DeVonta Smith in 2020. Hunter is a generational player with impact on both sides of the ball. He has been one of the nation’s premier at two major positions, playing an incredible number of snaps weekly. He could become the 1st Colorado player to win the Heisman since Rashaan Salaam in 1994.

For the 2024 season, he caught 92 catches, 1,152 receiving yards, 14 receiving TDs and 1 rushing TD while on defense he made 31 tackles (20 solo), 11 pass breakups, 4 interceptions and 1 force fumble.

Ashton Jeanty – Boise State

Record setting runner has been the catalyst of the Boise State rise to the CPF playoffs. The only Heisman finalist from Boise State has been Kellen Moore in 2010 with no player ever winning the Heisman Trophy. Runner Ashton Jeanty could be the first. He also would be the first running back to win the Heisman trophy since Derrick Henry did so in 2015. He pursues Heisman-winning running back Barry Sanders in the playoffs for the all-time season rushing record

Instrumental in the Boise State’s 11-1 record and posted amazing season stats of 344 carries, 2,497 rushing yards, 29 rushing TDs, 20 catches, 116 receiving yards, 1 receiving TD.

Cam Ward – Miami

Cam Ward transferred from Washington State and a one-year starter with the Hurricanes. He is the first Heisman finalist from the Miami Hurricanes since Ken Dorsey was a finalist in back-to-back years in 2001-02. The last Hurricane to win the Heisman was QB Gino Torretta in 1992, with QB Vinny Testaverde in 1986 the only other Heisman winner in this program’s long history. In 2024, Cam Ward was the first nationally in passing TDs, second in passing yards and fifth in passer rating.

In the 2024 season he posted statistics of 4,123 passing yards, 36 passing TDs, 67.4% completion percentage, 7 interceptions, 196 rushing yards, 4 rushing TDs

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.

2024 College Football Playoff Rankings

College Football Playoff –
Selection Committee Rankings

College Football Playoffs – Dec. 8
Games Played through Saturday, Dec. 7

Final Regular Season CPF Rankings

Rank / Team / Overall Record
1 Oregon 13-0
2 Georgia 11-2
3 Texas 11-2
4 Penn State 11-2
5 Notre Dame 11-1
6 Ohio State 10-2
7 Tennessee 10-2
8 Indiana 11-1
9 Boise State 12-1
10 SMU 11-2
11 Alabama 9-3
12 Arizona State 11-2
13 Miami 10-2
14 Ole Miss 9-3
15 South Carolina 9-3
16 Clemson 10-3
17 BYU 10-2
18 Iowa State 10-3
19 Missouri 9-3
20 Illinois 9-3
21 Syracuse 9-3
22 Army 11-1
23 Colorado 9-3
24 UNLV 10-3
25 Memphis 10-2

About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff (CFP) is the event that crowns the national champion in college football. The CFP Selection Committee ranks the top 25 teams at the end of the season. The 12 playoff participants consist of the five highest-ranked conference champions, plus the next seven highest-ranked teams. The four highest-ranked conference champions will be seeded one through four and receive a first-round bye. The schools seeded five through eight will host those seeded nine through 12 in first-round games. The quarterfinals and semifinals rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, Vrbo Fiesta Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl Game presented by Prudential and the Allstate Sugar Bowl. This year’s quarterfinals will take place on December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025, while the semifinals will be January 9-10, 2025. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. For additional information on the College Football Playoff, visit CollegeFootballPlayoff.com.

2024 College Football Playoff Rankings

College Football Playoff – Week 5
This is the 5th of 6th weekly rankings.

Selection Committee Rankings

College Football Playoffs – Dec. 3
Games Played through Saturday, November 30

College Football Rankings

Rank / Team / Overall Record

1. Oregon, Big Ten (12-0)
2. Texas, SEC (11-1)
3. Penn State, Big Ten (11-1)
4. Notre Dame, Independents (11-1)
5. Georgia, SEC (10-2)
6. Ohio State, Big Ten (10-2)
7. Tennessee, SEC (10-2)
8. SMU, ACC (11-1)
9. Indiana, Big Ten (11-1)
10. Boise State, MW (11-1)
11. Alabama, SEC (9-3)
12. Miami, ACC (10-2)
13. Ole Miss, SEC (9-3)
14. South Carolina, SEC (9-3)
15. Arizona State, Big 12 (10-2)
16. Iowa State, Big 12 (10-2)
17. Clemson, ACC (9-3)
18. BYU, Big 12 (10-2)
19. Missouri, SEC (9-3)
20. UNLV, MW (10-2)
21. Illinois, Big Ten (9-3)
22. Syracuse, ACC (9-3)
23. Colorado, Big 12 (9-3)
24. Army, AAC (10-1)
25. Memphis, AAC (10-2)

By Conference: SEC 8, Big 12 5, Big Ten 5, ACC 3, Mountain West 2, American Athletic 1, Independents 1

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Dec. 2nd

Oregon Blasts Washington
Michigan Shocks Ohio State
Notre Dame Outslugs USC

Players of Week
Offense – WR/CB Travis Hunter – Colorado / RB Ashton Jeanty – Boise State
Defense – Edge Vernon Broughton – Texas  

Teams of the Week 
  Texas Edges Texas A&M – 17-7
  Georgia Outlasts Georgia Tech – 44-42 – 8OT

Upset of the Week
    Michigan Shocks Ohio State – 13-10

Championship Weekend

Saturday – Dec. 7
 
ACC Championship
#8 SMU (11-1, 8-0 ACC, #9 CFP) vs. #18 Clemson (9-3, 7-1, #12 CFP) at Charlotte, North Carolina
 
Big Ten Championship
#1 Oregon (12-0, 9-0 Big Ten, #1 CFP) vs. #3 Penn State (11-1, 8-1, #4 CFP) at Indianapolis
 
Big 12 Championship
#12 Arizona State (10-2, 7-2 Big 12, #16 CFP) vs. #16 Iowa State (10-2, 7-2, #18 CFP) at Arlington, Texas
 
SEC Championship
#2 Texas (11-1, 7-1 SEC, #3 CFP) vs. #5 Georgia (10-2, 6-2, #CFP) at Atlanta
 

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams

Frank Coyle
 
Rank/ Team/                     Record
1 Oregon                    12-0
2 Texas                       11-1
3 Notre Dame              11-1
4 Indiana                     11-1
5 Penn State               11-1
6 Georgia                    10-2
7 Ohio State                10-2
8 Boise State              11-1
9 SMU                        11-1
10 Alabama                  9-3
11 Arizona State            10-2
12 Miami                       10-2
13 Tennessee                10-2
14 Iowa State                10-2
15 BYU                         10-2
16 Ole Miss                  9-3
17 South Carolina          9-3
18 Clemson                  9-3
19 UNLV                       10-2
20 Missouri                   9-3
21 Illinois                      9-3
22 Army                        10-1
23 Colorado                  9-3
24 Memphis                  10-2
25 Syracuse                  9-3

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/   Team    /           Record / Points
1          Oregon (53)       12-0      1325
2          Texas               11-1      1272
3          Penn State        11-1      1192
4          Notre Dame      11-1      1165
5          Georgia             10-2      1104
6          Tennessee        10-2      1025
7          SMU                 11-1      977
8          Ohio State        10-2      976
9          Indiana              11-1      895
10         Boise State       11-1      840
11         Alabama           9-3        733
12         South Carolina  9-3        700
13         Arizona State    10-2      665
14         Miami               10-2      646
15         Ole Miss           9-3        638
16         Iowa State        10-2      565
17         Clemson           9-3        457
18         BYU                 10-2      419
19         UNLV                10-2      255
20         Missouri            9-3        229
21         Illinois               9-3        225
22         Colorado          9-3        215
23         Army                10-1      196
24         Memphis           10-2      187
25         Syracuse          9-3        108

Others receiving votes: Texas A&M 90, Duke 39, Tulane 37, Louisville 18, Kansas State 15, Louisiana 11, Michigan 2, Georgia Tech 2, Iowa 1, Miami (OH) 1

Dropped from rankings: Tulane 18, Texas A&M 19

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.

2024 Biletnikoff Award Finalists

The Biletnikoff Award’s 2024 Finalists were announced this week. The Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee’s Voting Commences December 1 and Ends December 7 to determine the winner of the Biletnikoff Award, which recognizes the College Football season’s Outstanding FBS receiver.

Finalists – all receivers

Travis Hunter – Colorado
Tetairoa  McMillan – Arizona
Nick Nash – San Jose State

2024 Biletnikoff Award Watch List

The Biletnikoff Award recognizes the college football season’s outstanding FBS receiver, regardless of position. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, split end, inside receiver, slot back or running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. As such, the Biletnikoff Award recognizes the outstanding receiver, not merely the outstanding wide receiver. The award recipient is selected by the highly distinguished Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee, a group of prominent college football journalists, commentators, and former receivers. Foundation trustees do not vote and have never voted. BiletnikoffAward.com/voters

Receivers were periodically added to the watch list as their season performances dictate. Actual, not potential, performance is the basis for inclusion on the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. The transparently detailed and explicit criteria for candidate eligibility, watch list inclusion, and voting appear at: BiletnikoffAward.com/criteria
+ Player removed from consideration due to season-ending injury without playing in the required
minimum number of games.
* Player added October 2, 2024
**Player added October 9, 2024
***Player added October 16, 2024

2024 Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Player                           School                         Position
Kelly Akharaiyi               Mississippi State           WR
Nic Anderson                Oklahoma                     WR
Andrew Armstrong         Arkansas                      WR
Lawrence Arnold           Kansas                         WR
Pofele Ashlock             Hawaii                         WR
Sean Atkins                   USF                              WR
Elic Ayomanor               Stanford                        WR
Jack Bech*                    TCU                             WR
Demeer Blankumsee     Washington                   WR
Denzel Boston***           Memphis                       WR
Ja’Corey Brooks***        Louisville                       WR
Samuel Brown               Miami                           WR
Luther Burden III           Missouri                        WR
Kevin Concepcion         North Carolina State      WR
CJ Daniels                    LSU                              WR
Emeka Egbuka             Ohio State                    WR
Mitchell Evans               Notre Dame                  TE
Harold Fannin Jr.*          Bowling Green             TE
Tai Felton*                    Maryland                      WR
Malachi Fields               Virginia                         WR
Jacolby George             Miami                           WR
Tre Harris                     Ole Miss                       WR
Ashtyn Hawkins             Baylor                           WR
Jayden Higgins             Iowa State                    WR
Joey Hobert                  Texas State                   WR
Tory Horton                   Colorado State             WR
Kobe Hudson                UCF                             WR
Travis Hunter                Colorado                       CB
Daniel Jackson             Minnesota                     WR
Ashton Jeanty               Boise State                   RB
Tez Johnson                 Oregon                         WR
Omari Kelly***               Middle Tennessee         WR
Josh Kelly                     Texas Tech                    WR
Caullin Lacy+                Louisville                       WR
KeAndre Lambert-Smith**    Auburn                    WR
Robert Lewis                 Auburn                         WR
Colston Loveland          Michigan                       TE
Ja’Mori Maclin               Kentucky                      WR
Eric McAlister                TCU                             WR
Tetairoa McMillan          Arizona                         WR
Kris Mitchell                  Notre Dame                  WR
Jordan Moore                Duke                            WR
Nick Nash*                    San Jose State             WR
Jaylin Noel                    Iowa State                    WR
Rashod Owens             Oklahoma State            WR
Will Pauling                   Wisconsin                     WR
Brennan Presley            Oklahoma State            WR
Jamaal Pritchett            South Alabama             WR
Xavier Restrepo            Miami                           WR
Kaedin Robinson           App State                      WR
Devonte Ross*             Troy                              WR
Jalen Royals                 Utah State                    WR
Elijah Sarratt                 Indiana                         WR
Jeremiah Smith***         Ohio State                    WR
Eli Stowers**                 Vanderbilt                     TE
De’Zhaun Stribling**      Oklahoma State            WR
Roc Taylor                     Memphis                       WR
LaJohntay Wester         Colorado                       WR
Squirrel White               Tennessee                    WR
Ricky White                   UNLV                            WR
Kyle Williams                Washington State          WR
Ryan Williams**             Alabama                       WR

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 18th

Oregon Edges Wisconsin
Indiana & Army Remain Unbeaten
Georgia Rallies vs Tennessee

Players of Week
Offense – QB Lanorris Sellers – South Carolina
Defense – LB Matayo Uiagalelei – Oregon

Teams of the Week 
  Oregon Edges Wisconsin – 16-13
  Georgia Rallies to beat Tennessee – 31-17

Upsets of the Week
    Kansas Edges BYU – 17-13
    Arizona State Beats Kansas State – 24-14
 
Game of Week – Nov. 23rd
   #5 Indiana (10-0) at #2 Ohio State (9-1) – 12:00 pm
  #17 Army (9-0) vs #4 Notre Dame (9-1) @ Yankee Stadium – 7 pm
 

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams
 Frank Coyle

Rank/ Team/       Record
1 Oregon                      11-0
2 Ohio State                 9-1
3 Texas                         9-1
4 Notre Dame              9-1
5 Indiana                     10-0
6 Penn State                9-1
7 Alabama                   8-2
8 Ole Miss                   8-2
9 Georgia                     8-2
10 Miami                      9-1
11 Boise State               9-1
12 SMU                         9-1
13 Tennessee               8-2
14 BYU                          9-1
15 Texas A&M              8-2
16 Clemson                   8-2
17 Army                         9-0
18 Arizona State           8-2
19 Tulane                       9-2
20 Colorado                  8-2
21 South Carolina          7-3
22 Washington State     8-2
23 Memphis                   9-2
24 Kansas State             7-3
25 Iowa State                 8-2

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /    Record / Points
1          Oregon  (55)      11-0      1375
2          Ohio State         9-1        1316
3          Texas                 9-1        1263
4          Penn State        9-1        1158
5          Indiana              10-0      1109
6          Notre Dame      9-1        1096
7          Alabama           8-2        996
8          Georgia             8-2        993
9          Ole Miss           8-2        984
10         Miami               9-1        847
11         Tennessee        8-2        823
12         SMU                 9-1        744
13         Boise State       9-1        714
14         Texas A&M       8-2        646
15         BYU                 9-1        633
16         Clemson           8-2        569
17         Army                9-0        509
18         Colorado          8-2        464
19         South Carolina  7-3        379
20         Tulane               9-2        280
21         Iowa State        8-2        268
22         Arizona State    8-2        251
23         UNLV                8-2        93
24         Memphis           9-2        77
25         Kansas State    7-3        67          

Others receiving votes: Washington State 65, Illinois 56, Missouri 44, Syracuse 18, James Madison 11, Duke 9, Pittsburgh 7, Louisiana 5, Louisville 2, Sam Houston 1, Vanderbilt 1, LSU 1, Colorado State 1

Dropped from rankings: Washington State 18, Missouri 21, LSU 22, Louisville 24

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 11th

Oregon, Indiana, BYU & Army Remain Unbeaten
Ole Miss Blasts Georgia, Alabama Drills LSU

Players of Week
Offense – QB Jalen Milroe – Alabama
Defense – LB Jihaad Campbell – Alabama

Teams of the Week 
Ole Miss Blasts Georgia – 28-10
Indiana Beats Michigan – 20-15
 
Upset of the Week
    Georgia Tech Beats Miami – 28-23
 
Game of Week – Nov. 16th
   #5 Tennessee (8-1) at #11 Georgia (7-2) – 7:30 pm 

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams
 Frank Coyle

Rank/ Team/       Record
1 Oregon                     10-0
2 Ohio State                8-1
3 Texas                         8-1
4 Notre Dame             8-1
5 Tennessee                8-1
6 BYU                          9-0
7 Indiana                     10-0
8 Penn State               8-1
9 Alabama                   7-2
10 Ole Miss                  8-2
11 Georgia                    7-2
12 Miami                       9-1
13 Boise State              8-1
14 SMU                         8-1
15 Texas A&M             7-2
16 Clemson                  7-2
17 Army                         9-0
18 Washington State     8-1
19 Kansas State             7-2
20 Colorado                   7-2
21 Missouri                    7-2
22 LSU                            6-3
23 Louisville                  6-3
24 South Carolina         6-3
25 Iowa State                 6-3

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /     Record / Points
1          Oregon (55)      10-0      1375
2          Ohio State        8-1        1314
3          Texas               8-1        1262
4          Tennessee        8-1        1138
5          Penn State        8-1        1113
6          Indiana              10-0      1057
7          Notre Dame      8-1        1038
8          BYU                 9-0        994
9          Alabama           7-2        899
10         Georgia             7-2        887
11         Ole Miss           8-2        877
12         Miami               9-1        820
13         Boise State       8-1        691
13         SMU                 8-1        691
15         Texas A&M       7-2        597
16         Clemson           7-2        536
17         Army                9-0        466
18         Washington St  8-1        385
19         Kansas State    7-2        332
20         Colorado          7-2        329
21         Missouri            7-2        277
22         LSU                  6-3        257
23         South Carolina  6-3        118
24         Louisville          6-3        109
25         Iowa State        7-2        92

Others receiving votes:  Tulane 85, Louisiana 42, Arizona State 30, Pittsburgh 28, UNLV 17, Memphis 11, Navy 3, Illinois 2, James Madison 2, Duke 1

Dropped from rankings: Pittsburgh 23, Vanderbilt 25

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Nov. 4th

Oregon Retains #1 with Impressive Win
Ohio St Knocks Penn State from Unbeaten

Players of Week
   Offense – WR Jordan Watkins – Ole Miss
Defense – LB Carson Bruener – Washington

Teams of the Week 
   Ohio State Drills Penn State – 20-13
   Oregon Blasts Michigan – 38-17

Upsets of the Week
    South Carolina Beats Texas A&M – 44-20
    Texas Tech Edges Iowa State – 23-22
 
Games of the Week – Nov. 9th
   #2 Georgia (7-1) at #13 Ole Miss (7-2) – 3:30 pm
   #12 Alabama (6-2) at #14 LSU (6-2) – 7:30 pm

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams
 Frank Coyle

Rank/ Team/          Record
1 Oregon                     9-0
2 Georgia                    7-1
3 Miami                       9-0
4 Ohio State                7-1
5 Texas                         7-1
6 Notre Dame              7-1
7 Tennessee                 7-1
8 BYU                           8-0
9 Indiana                     9-0
10 Penn State               7-1
11 Iowa State                7-1
12 Alabama                  6-2
13 Ole Miss                  7-2
14 LSU                          6-2
15 Boise State              7-1
16 SMU                         8-1
17 Texas A&M             7-2
18 Clemson                  6-2
19 Pittsburgh                7-1
20 Army                         7-0
21 Washington State     7-1
22 Kansas State             7-2
23 Colorado                   6-2
24 Missouri                    6-2
25 Vanderbilt                 6-3

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /      Record / Points
1          Oregon (53)       9-0        1349
2          Georgia (1)       7-1        1267
3          Ohio State        7-1        1245
4          Miami               9-0        1194
5          Texas               7-1        1138
6          Tennessee        7-1        1039
7          Penn State        7-1        982
8          Notre Dame      7-1        961
9          BYU                 8-0        918
10         Indiana              9-0        916
11         Alabama           6-2        772
12         Ole Miss           7-2        657
13         LSU                  6-2        653
14         Boise State       7-1        615
15         SMU                 8-1        603
16         Texas A&M       7-2        518
17         Clemson           6-2        513
18         Iowa State        7-1        511
19         Army                8-0        404
20         Washington St  7-1        284
21         Kansas State    7-2        201
22         Missouri            6-2        192
23         Pittsburgh         7-1        178
24         Colorado          6-2        124
25         Vanderbilt         6-3        85

Others receiving votes: Tulane 38, Louisville 38, South Carolina 33, Louisiana 27, Syracuse 24, UNLV 17, Arizona State 17, Minnesota 14, Iowa 13, Memphis 5, Illinois 3, Texas Tech 1, James Madison 1

Dropped from rankings: Illinois 24, Memphis 25

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff, Eddie Robinson awards etc. annually for 33 years.

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams 

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Oct. 28th

Oregon Bashes Illinois to Hold #1 Ranking
Ohio St & Texas Edge out Tight Victories

Players of Week
Offense – QB Dillon Gabriel – Oregon
Defense – LB Rasheem Biles – Pittsburgh

Teams of the Week
Oregon Drills Illinois – 38-9
Texas A&M Shocks LSU – 38-23

Comeback of the Week
Kansas State Edges Kansas – 29-27
 
Games of Week – Nov. 2nd
  # Ohio State (6-1) vs #4 Penn State (7-0) – 12:00 pm – College Park, Pa
  #2 Georgia (6-1) vs Florida (4-3) – 3:30 pm – Jacksonville, Fl
 

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams
 Frank Coyle

 Rank/ Team/        Record
1 Oregon                    8-0
2 Georgia                    6-1
3 Miami                       8-0
4 Penn State               7-0
5 Texas                       7-1
6 Ohio State                6-1
7 Tennessee                6-1
8 Notre Dame              7-1
9 Clemson                  6-1
10 Texas A&M             7-1
11 Iowa State                7-0
12 BYU                         8-0
13 Indiana                     8-0
14 Pittsburgh                7-0
15 LSU                         6-2
16 Alabama                  6-2
17 Ole Miss                  6-2
18 Kansas State            7-1
19 Boise State              6-1
20 SMU                        7-1
21 Army                        7-0
22 Washington              7-1
23 Illinois                      6-2
24 Missouri                   6-2
25 Memphis                  7-1

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /           Record / Points
1          Oregon (53)       8-0        1349
2          Georgia (1)        6-1        1270
3          Penn State        7-0        1239
4          Ohio State        6-1        1160
5          Miami               8-0        1136
6          Texas               7-1        1096
7          Tennessee        6-1        987
8          Clemson           6-1        942
9          Notre Dame      7-1        853
10         Iowa State        7-0        846
11         Texas A&M       7-1        806
12         BYU                 8-0        786
13         Indiana              8-0        741
14         Alabama           6-2        619
15         Kansas State    7-1        533
16         LSU                  6-2        530
17         Pittsburgh         7-0        495
18         Ole Miss           6-2        475
19         Boise State       6-1        459
20         SMU                 7-1        346
21         Army                7-0        278
22         Washington St  7-1        160
23         Missouri            6-2        114
24         Illinois               6-2        89
25         Memphis           7-1        76

Others receiving votes: Colorado 75, Tulane 27, Louisiana 14, Vanderbilt 13, Navy 10, UNLV 7, Arizona State 5, Virginia Tech 3, Duke 3, Arkansas 3, James Madison 2, Louisville 2, Michigan 1

Dropped from rankings: Navy 24, Vanderbilt 25

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.

Draft Insiders’ 2024 All-American Team

Frank Coyle/ Publisher

Frank Coyle has been a long time voter on All-American teams at many media outlets including CBS,  NBC, FWAA etc for over 30 years. He publishes a midseason and postseason All-American team annually for DraftInsiders.com for 34 seasons.

First Team All-American Mid-Season Squad

Offense            

QB       Cam Ward                     Miami               Senior

RB        Ashton Jeanty               Boise St            Junior

RB        Kaleb Johnson              Iowa                 Junior

WR       Tre Harris                     Ole Miss           Senior

WR       Tetairoa McMillan          Arizona             Junior

WR       Jeremiah Smith             Ohio State         Fresh

TE        Tyler Warren                  Penn State        Senior

OT        Kelvin Banks                 Texas               Junior

OT        Will Campbell                LSU                  Junior

OL        Wyatt Milum                  West Virginia     Senior

OL        Tyler Booker                  Alabama           Junior

C          Seth McLaughlin            Ohio State        Senior

Defense           

Edge     Kyle Kennard                 South Carolina   Senior

Edge     Nic Scourton                 Texas A&M       Junior

DT        Derrick Harmon             Oregon              Senior

DT        Walter Nolen                 Ole Miss           Junior

LB        Anthony Hill Jr.              Texas               Soph

LB        Jay Higgins                   Iowa                 Senior

LB        Shaun Dolac                 Buffalo              Senior

LB        Danny Stutsman            Oklahoma         Senior

CB        Travis Hunter                 Colorado           Junior

CB        Will Johnson                 Michigan           Senior

CB        Jahdae Barron              Texas               Senior

S          Caleb Downs                Ohio State        Soph

S          Xavier Watts                 Notre Dame       Senior

Special teams  

K          Maddux Trujillo              Temple              Senior

P          Alex Mastromanno         Florida State     Senior

PR        Jamaal Pritchett            South Alabama  Senior

KR        Caulin Lacy                   Louisville           Senior

All-Purpose       Desmond Reid  Pitt                   Junior

 Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.