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College Football Playoff

CFP Participants Earning National Awards

National Awards

Each season, College Football Playoff participants and their players and coaches are recognized among college football's national award winners. Below is a history of major national award recipients, along with the CFP Semifinal and CFP National Championship results for their teams that season.

Heisman Memorial Trophy

Outstanding College Football Player

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2014 Marcus Mariota Oregon Rose North Texas^
2015 Derrick Henry Alabama Cotton Arizona*
2017 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma Rose N/A
2018 Kyler Murray Oklahoma Orange N/A
2019 Joe Burrow LSU Peach New Orleans*
2020 DeVonta Smith# Alabama Rose Miami*
2021 Bryce Young% Alabama Cotton Indianapolis^
2025 Fernando Mendoza Indiana Peach Miami

# also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area^) national championship games
% also appeared in 2021 (Miami*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

William V. Campbell Trophy

Nation’s Best in Academics, Community Service, On-Field Performance

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Ty Darlington Oklahoma Orange N/A
2018 Christian Wilkins# Clemson Cotton Bay Area*
2024 Jalen Milroe Alabama N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona^) and 2017 (Tampa*) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Maxwell Award

Outstanding College Football Player

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2014 Marcus Mariota Oregon Rose North Texas^
2015 Derrick Henry Alabama Cotton Arizona*
2017 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma Rose N/A
2018 Tua Tagovailoa% Alabama Orange Bay Area^
2019 Joe Burrow LSU Peach New Orleans*
2020 DeVonta Smith# Alabama Rose Miami*
2021 Bryce Young& Alabama Cotton Indianapolis^
2023 Michael Penix Jr. Washington Sugar Houston^
2024 Ashton Jeanty Boise State N/A N/A
2025 Fernando Mendoza Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area^) national championship games
% also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) national championship game
& also appeared in 2021 (Miami*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Bronko Nagurski Trophy

Best College Defensive Player

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2016 Jonathan Allen# Alabama Peach Tampa^
2019 Chase Young Ohio State Fiesta N/A
2021 Will Anderson Jr.% Alabama Cotton Indianapolis^
2022 Will Anderson Jr.! Alabama N/A N/A
2023 Xavier Watts& Notre Dame N/A N/A
2025 Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*) national championship game
% also appeared in 2021 (Miami*) national championship game
! also appeared in 2021 (Miami*) and 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship games
& appeared in 2025 (Atlanta^) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Walter Camp Award

Outstanding College Football Player

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2014 Marcus Mariota Oregon Rose North Texas^
2015 Derrick Henry Alabama Cotton Arizona*
2017 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma Rose N/A
2018 Tua Tagovailoa% Alabama Orange Bay Area#
2019 Joe Burrow LSU Peach New Orleans*
2020 DeVonta Smith# Alabama Rose Miami*
2025 Fernando Mendoza Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area^) national championship games
% also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Bednarik Award

Defensive Player of the Season

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2016 Jonathan Allen# Alabama Peach Tampa^
2017 Minkah Fitzpatrick% Alabama Sugar Atlanta*
2019 Chase Young Ohio State Fiesta N/A
2021 Jordan Davis Georgia Orange Indianapolis*
2022 Will Anderson Jr.! Alabama N/A N/A
2023 Xavier Watts& Notre Dame N/A N/A
2025 Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*) national championship game
% also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*) and 2017 (Tampa^) national championship games
! also appeared in 2021 (Miami*) and 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship games
& appeared in 2025 (Atlanta^) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Rotary Lombardi Award

Nation’s Best College Lineman

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2016 Jonathan Allen# Alabama Peach Tampa^
2021 Aidan Hutchinson Michigan Orange N/A
2022 Will Anderson Jr.% Alabama N/A N/A
2024 Kelvin Banks Jr. Texas Cotton N/A
2025 Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*) national championship game
% also appeared in 2021 (Miami*) and 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Outland Trophy (Presented by FWAA)

Outstanding Interior Lineman

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2016 Cam Robinson# Alabama Peach Tampa^
2018 Quinnen Williams% Alabama Cotton Bay Area*
2020 Alex Leatherwood& Alabama Rose Miami*
2021 Jordan Davis Georgia Orange Indianapolis*
2022 Olusegun Oluwatimi Michigan Fiesta N/A
2023 T'Vondre Sweat Texas Sugar N/A
2024 Kelvin Banks Jr. Texas Cotton N/A

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*) national championship game
% also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) national championship game
& also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Doak Walker Award

Best College Running Back

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Derrick Henry Alabama Cotton Arizona*
2020 Najee Harris# Alabama Rose Miami*
2024 Ashton Jeanty Boise State N/A N/A
2025 Jeremiyah Love% Notre Dame N/A N/A^

# also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area^) national championship games
% also appeared in 2025 (Atlanta^) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Butkus Award

Nation’s Outstanding Linebacker

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2016 Reuben Foster# Alabama Peach Tampa^
2017 Roquan Smith Georgia Rose Atlanta^
2019 Isaiah Simmons% Clemson Fiesta New Orleans^
2020 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Notre Dame Rose N/A
2021 Nakobe Dean Georgia Orange Indianapolis*
2024 Jalon Walker Georgia N/A N/A
2025 Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*) national championship game
% also appeared in 2019 (Bay Area*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Jim Thorpe Award

Nation’s Best Defensive Back

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2017 Minkah Fitzpatrick# Alabama Sugar Atlanta*
2018 Deandre Baker% Georgia -- --
2019 Grant Delpit LSU Peach New Orleans*
2021 Coby Bryant Cincinnati Cotton N/A
2022 Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2024 Jahdae Barron Texas Cotton N/A
2025 Caleb Downs& Ohio State N/A N/A*

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*) and 2017 (Tampa^) national championship games
% appeared in 2018 (Atlanta^) national championship game
& also appeared in 2025 (Atlanta*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Davey O’Brien Award

Outstanding College Quarterback

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2014 Marcus Mariota Oregon Rose North Texas^
2015 Deshaun Watson Clemson Orange Arizona^
2016 Deshaun Watson Clemson Fiesta Tampa*
2017 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma Rose N/A
2018 Kyler Murray Oklahoma Orange N/A
2019 Joe Burrow LSU Peach New Orleans*
2020 Mac Jones# Alabama Rose Miami*
2021 Bryce Young% Alabama Cotton Indianapolis^
2022 Max Duggan TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2025 Fernando Mendoza Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area) national championship games
% also appeared in 2021 (Miami*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Manning Award

Most Outstanding Quarterback

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2014 Marcus Mariota Oregon Rose North Texas^
2015 Deshaun Watson Clemson Orange Arizona^
2016 Deshaun Watson Clemson Fiesta Tampa*
2017 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma Rose N/A
2018 Kyler Murray Oklahoma Orange N/A
2019 Joe Burrow LSU Peach New Orleans*
2020 Mac Jones# Alabama Rose Miami*
2021 Bryce Young% Alabama Cotton Indianapolis^
2022 Stetson Bennett& Georgia Peach Los Angeles*
2025 Fernando Mendoza Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2019 (Bay Area^) national championship game
% also appeared in 2021 (Miami*) national championship game
& also appeared in 2022 (Indianapolis*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

John Mackey Award

Outstanding Tight End

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2017 Mark Andrews Oklahoma Rose N/A
2022 Brock Bowers# Georgia Peach Los Angeles*
2023 Brock Bowers# Georgia N/A N/A
2024 Tyler Warren Penn State Orange N/A

# appeared in 2022 (Indianapolis*) and 2023 (Los Angeles*) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Ted Hendricks Award

Nation’s Top Defensive End

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2016 Jonathan Allen# Alabama Peach Tampa^
2018 Clelin Farrell% Clemson Cotton Bay Area*
2019 Chase Young Ohio State Fiesta N/A
2025 Rueben Bain Jr. Miami Fiesta Miami^

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*) national championship game
% also appeared in 2017 (Tampa*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Fred Biletnikoff Award

Nation’s Best Wide Receiver

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2014 Amari Cooper Alabama Sugar N/A
2018 Jerry Jeudy% Alabama Cotton Bay Area*
2019 Ja’Marr Chase LSU Peach New Orleans*
2020 DeVonta Smith# Alabama Rose Miami*
2023 Marvin Harrison Jr.& Ohio State N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area) national championship games
% also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) national championship game
& appeared in 2022 CFP SEMIFINAL at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Lou Groza Award

Top College Placekicker

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2019 Rodrigo Blankenship# Georgia -- --
2021 Jake Moody Michigan Orange N/A
2025 Tate Sandell Oklahoma N/A N/A

# appeared in 2018 (Atlanta^) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Patrick Mannelly Award

Top College Long Snapper

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2019 John Shannon Notre Dame N/A N/A
2020 Thomas Fletcher# Alabama Rose Miami*
2025 Beau Gardner Georgia N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Dave Rimington Trophy

Nation’s Outstanding Center

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Ryan Kelly Alabama Cotton Arizona*
2016 Pat Elflein% Ohio State -- --
2017 Billy Price% Ohio State -- --
2020 Landon Dickerson Alabama Rose Miami*
2022 Olusegun Oluwatimi Michigan Fiesta N/A
2024 Seth McLaughlin Ohio State Cotton Atlanta*

% appeared in 2015 (North Texas*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

Outstanding Senior College Quarterback

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2014 Marcus Mariota Oregon Rose North Texas^
2016 Deshaun Watson% Clemson Fiesta Tampa*
2019 Joe Burrow LSU Peach New Orleans*
2020 Mac Jones# Alabama Rose Miami*
2022 Max Duggan TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^

# also appeared in 2019 (Bay Area^) national championship game
% also appeared in 2016 (Arizona^) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Ray Guy Award

Nation’s Top Punter

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2025 Brett Thorson& Georgia N/A N/A*

& also appeared in 2023 (Los Angeles*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

The Jet Award

Best College Return Specialist

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2017 Dante Pettis# Washington N/A N/A
2022 Derius Davis TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^

# also appeared in 2016 CFP SEMIFINAL at the Peach Bowl
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Lott IMPACT Trophy

Best College Defensive Player

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2021 Aidan Hutchinson Michigan Orange N/A
2022 Will Anderson Jr.# Alabama N/A N/A
2023 Junior Colson% Michigan Rose Houston*
2025 Caleb Downs& Ohio State N/A N/A*

# also appeared in 2021 (Miami*) and 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship games
% also appeared in 2021 CFP SEMIFINAL at the Orange Bowl and 2022 CFP SEMIFINAL at the Fiesta Bowl
& also appeared in 2025 (Atlanta*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Paul Hornung Award

Most Versatile Player in College Football

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2020 DeVonta Smith# Alabama Rose Miami*
2025 KC Concepion Texas A&M N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Disney Spirit Award

Nation’s Most Inspirational Player or Team

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2020 Darien Rencher# Clemson Sugar N/A
2025 Jeremiyah Love% Notre Dame N/A N/A^

# also appeared in 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
% also appeared in 2025 (Atlanta^) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Burlsworth Trophy

Nation’s Most Outstanding Player Who Walked-On

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma Orange N/A
2018 Hunter Renfrow # Clemson Cotton Bay Area*
2022 Stetson Bennett% Georgia Peach Los Angeles*
2024 Bryce Boettcher Oregon N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona^) and 2017 (Tampa*) national championship games
% also appeared in 2022 (Indianapolis*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

FWAA National Freshman Player of the Year

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2018 Trevor Lawrence# Clemson Cotton Bay Area*
2020 Will Anderson Jr.% Alabama Rose Miami*
2021 Brock Bowers& Georgia Orange Indianapolis*
2024 Nolan Hauser Clemson N/A N/A
2024 Leonard Moore Notre Dame Orange Atlanta^
2025 Malachi Toney Miami Fiesta Miami^
2025 Ellis Robinson IV Georgia N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship game
% also appeared in 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship game
& also appeared in 2023 (Los Angeles*) national championship game
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Wuerffel Trophy

Premier Award for Community Service

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2023 Ladd McConkey# Georgia N/A N/A
2024 Nick Dawkins Penn State Orange N/A

# appeared in 2022 (Indianapolis*) and 2023 (Los Angeles*) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Shaun Alexander Award

Freshman of the Year

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2018 Trevor Lawrence# Clemson Cotton Bay Area*
2020 Will Anderson Jr.% Alabama Rose Miami*
2021 Brock Bowers& Georgia Orange Indianapolis*
2023 Caleb Downs! Ohio State N/A N/A!
2024 Colin Simmons Texas N/A N/A
2025 Julian Sayin Ohio State N/A N/A

# also appeared in 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship game
% also appeared in 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship game
& also appeared in 2023 (Los Angeles*) national championship game
! also appeared in 2025 (Atlanta*) national championship game

Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year

Courage, Integrity and Sportsmanship

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2025 Jacob Rodriguez Texas Tech N/A N/A

* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Bobby Bowden Trophy

Character, Academics, Community

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Ty Darlington Oklahoma Orange N/A
2016 Deshaun Watson& Clemson Fiesta Tampa*
2018 Hunter Renfrow& Clemson Cotton Bay Area*
2019 Tua Tagovailoa% Alabama N/A N/A
2020 Trevor Lawrence# Clemson Sugar N/A
2024 Ashton Jeanty Boise State N/A N/A

& also appeared in 2016 (Arizona^) national championship game
% appeared in 2018 (Atlanta*) and 2019 (Bay Area^) national championship games
# also appeared in 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Paul “Bear” Bryant Award

College Football’s Top Head Coach

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Dabo Swinney# Clemson Orange Arizona^
2016 Dabo Swinney# Clemson Fiesta Tampa*
2018 Dabo Swinney# Clemson Cotton Bay Area*
2019 Ed Orgeron LSU Peach New Orleans*
2020 Nick Saban% Alabama Rose Miami*
2021 Luke Fickell Cincinnati Cotton N/A
2022 Sonny Dykes TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2024 Marcus Freeman Notre Dame Orange Atlanta^
2025 Curt Cignetti Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship game
% also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*), 2017 (Tampa^), 2018 (Atlanta*), 2019 (Bay Area^) and 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Eddie Robinson Award

Best College Football Coach in Division I

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2019 Ed Orgeron LSU Peach New Orleans*
2021 Luke Fickell Cincinnati Cotton N/A
2022 Sonny Dykes TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2023 Kalen DeBoer Washington Sugar Houston^
2024 Curt Cignetti Indiana N/A N/A

* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Gene Stallings Award

Humanitarian and Exceptional College Head Coach

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Dabo Swinney# Clemson Orange Arizona^
2021 Luke Fickell Cincinnati Cotton N/A
2022 Sonny Dykes TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2023 Kalen DeBoer Washington Sugar Houston^
2024 Dan Lanning Oregon N/A N/A
2025 Curt Cignetti Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2017 (Tampa^), 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Home Depot Award

College Football’s Top Head Coach

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Dabo Swinney# Clemson Orange Arizona^
2018 Brian Kelly Notre Dame Cotton N/A
2019 Ed Orgeron LSU Peach New Orleans*
2021 Luke Fickell Cincinnati Cotton N/A
2022 Sonny Dykes TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2023 Kalen DeBoer Washington Sugar Houston^
2024 Curt Cignetti Indiana N/A N/A
2025 Curt Cignetti Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2017 (Tampa^), 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

AFCA Coach of the Year

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Dabo Swinney# Clemson Orange Arizona^
2019 Ed Orgeron LSU Peach New Orleans*
2021 Luke Fickell Cincinnati Cotton N/A
2022 Sonny Dykes TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2023 Kalen DeBoer Washington Sugar Houston^
2024 Curt Cignetti Indiana N/A N/A
2025 Curt Cignetti Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2017 (Tampa^), 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Associated Press Coach of the Year

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Dabo Swinney# Clemson Orange Arizona^
2018 Brian Kelly Notre Dame Cotton N/A
2019 Ed Orgeron LSU Peach New Orleans*
2021 Jim Harbaugh Michigan Orange N/A
2022 Sonny Dykes TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2023 Kalen DeBoer Washington Sugar Houston^
2024 Curt Cignetti Indiana N/A N/A
2024 Curt Cignetti Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2017 (Tampa^), 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Dodd Trophy

College Football’s Top Head Coach

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2014 Nick Saban# Alabama Sugar N/A
2018 Brian Kelly Notre Dame Cotton N/A
2021 Luke Fickell Cincinnati Cotton N/A
2024 Marcus Freeman Notre Dame Orange Atlanta^
2025 Curt Cignetti Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*), 2017 (Tampa^), 2018 (Atlanta*) 2019, (Bay Area^), 2021 (Miami*) and 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Walter Camp Coach of the Year

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Dabo Swinney# Clemson Orange Arizona^
2018 Nick Saban% Alabama Orange Bay Area^
2019 Ed Orgeron LSU Peach New Orleans*
2021 Luke Fickell Cincinnati Cotton N/A
2022 Sonny Dykes TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2023 Kalen DeBoer Washington Sugar Houston^
2024 Curt Cignetti Indiana N/A N/A
2025 Curt Cignetti Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2017 (Tampa^), 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
% also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*), 2017 (Tampa^) 2018 (Atlanta*), 2021 (Miami*) and 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

George Munger Award

College Coach of the Season

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2015 Dabo Swinney# Clemson Orange Arizona^
2016 Nick Saban% Alabama Peach Tampa^
2017 Kirby Smart Georgia Rose Atlanta^
2019 Ed Orgeron LSU Peach New Orleans*
2023 Kalen DeBoer Washington Sugar Houston^
2024 Marcus Freeman Notre Dame Orange Atlanta^
2025 Curt Cignetti Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2017 (Tampa^), 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
% also appeared in 2016 (Arizona*), 2018 (Atlanta*), 2019 (Bay Area^), 2021 (Miami*) and 2022 (Indianapolis^) national championship games
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up

Steve Spurrier Award

First-Year Coach of the Season

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2017 Lincoln Riley Oklahoma Rose N/A
2019 Ryan Day# Ohio State Fiesta N/A
2022 Sonny Dykes TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^

# also appeared in 2021 (Miami^) national championship game (won Sugar)

AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2025 Bryant Haines Indiana Peach Miami*

Broyles Award

College Football’s Assistant Coach of the Season

SEASON NAME TEAM CFP SEMIFINAL CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
2014 Tom Herman Ohio State Sugar North Texas*
2015 Lincoln Riley Oklahoma Orange N/A
2016 Brent Venables# Clemson Fiesta Tampa*
2017 Tony Elliott% Clemson Sugar N/A
2018 Mike Locksley& Alabama Orange Bay Area^
2019 Joe Brady LSU Peach New Orleans*
2020 Steve Sarkisian~ Alabama Rose Miami*
2021 Josh Gattis! Michigan Orange N/A
2022 Garrett Riley TCU Fiesta Los Angeles^
2024 Al Golden Notre Dame Orange Atlanta^
2025 Bryant Haines Indiana Peach Miami*

# also appeared in 2016 (Arizona^), 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
% also appeared in 2016 (Arizona^), 2017 (Tampa*), 2019 (Bay Area*) and 2020 (New Orleans^) national championship games
& also appeared in 2017 (Tampa^) and 2018 (Atlanta*) national championship games
~ also appeared in 2017 (Tampa^) national championship game
! also appeared in 2019 (Bay Area^) national championship game (with Alabama)
* College Football Playoff National Champion
^ College Football Playoff National Runner-up