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12/27/23 - RB Jonathon Brooks, rSo/2024, Texas + More +

2023 ALL-BIG 12 FOOTBALL SECOND TEAM: RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas, So,...Brooks ranked sixth in the nation in rushing yards (1,139), seventh in rushing yards per game (113.9), and sixth in all-purpose yards (142.5). In the two games since Brooks' injury, true freshman running back CJ Baxter rushed for 117 yards at Iowa State and sophomore running back Jaydon Blue rushed for 121 yards against Texas Tech. The Longhorn offense is 14th nationally in total offense (460.4 ypg) with 188.3 rushing (24th) and 272.1 passing (31st), while scoring 34.9 points per game (21st). Banks was a second-team All-Big 12 selection last season. - Texas Football

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RB Jonathon Brooks, Texas
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12/27/23 - FS Rod Moore, rJr/2026, Michigan + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM: Rod Moore, Michigan,...Linebacker Michael Barrett and defensive back Rod Moore were third-team picks on the coaches ballot and honorable mention choices to the media. Barrett ranks second on the team with 45 tackles and has a team-best three forced fumbles (to go with two recoveries) while Moore has four pass breakups including two interceptions this season. - Michigan Football

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FS Rod Moore, Michigan
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12/27/23 - C Nick Samac, rSr/2024, Michigan State + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Nick Samac,...Samac, who was named to the Rimington Trophy Preseason Watch List, started 32 games in his career while playing in a total 49 games the past five seasons (2019-23). He played a career-high 803 snaps in 2022, most on the Spartan offense, and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten by the coaches and media. Unfortunately, Samac suffered a season-ending injury in the first half at Indiana on Nov. 18. This marks the second time Samac has picked up honorable mention recognition from the conference in his career. - Michigan State Football

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C Nick Samac, Michigan State
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12/27/23 - ILB Junior Colson, Jr/2024, Michigan + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM: Junior Colson, Michigan,...The team's leading tackler, linebacker Junior Colson, and top snap-earner inside, Kris Jenkins, both earned second-team honors on both ballots. Colson has 71 stops (31 solo with two for loss) leading the Michigan defense, while Jenkins (29 tackles, 3.5 for loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception) has helped anchor the interior. - Michigan Football

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ILB Junior Colson, Michigan
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12/27/23 - OT LaDarius Henderson, rSr/2024, Michigan + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM: OT LaDarius Henderson, Michigan,...Henderson (tackle) and Loveland (tight end) were both picked as first-team honorees by the coaches and were second-team selections by the media. Together, the offensive line permits 1.17 sacks per game (13th), the lowest rate in the Big Ten, along with its top-five national rate in TFLs allowed. They block for the nation's top scorer in Corum and support a run game that averages 4.4 team-wide yards per carry. - Michigan Football

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OT LaDarius Henderson, Michigan
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12/27/23 - C Hunter Nourzad, rSr/2024, Penn State + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM: Center Hunter Nourzad, Penn State,...Owns 40 collegiate starts and 43 career appearances...Started all 12 games at center this season and has 20 starts over the last two seasons as a Nittany Lion. - Penn State Football

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C Hunter Nourzad, Penn State
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12/27/23 - CB Johnny Dixon, rSr/2024, Penn State + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN THIRD TEAM: Johnny Dixon, Penn State,...In his collegiate career, Dixon owns 96 tackles (75 solo), 11.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and 20 pass breakups...In 2023, Dixon has tallied 26 tackles (20 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and three pass breakups...He leads all FBS cornerbacks with 4.5 sacks and ranks second in tackles for loss (5.5). - Penn State Football

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CB Johnny Dixon, Penn State
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12/27/23 - QB Jordan Travis, rSr/2024, Florida State + More +

2023 ALL-ACC FIRST TEAM: QB - Jordan Travis - Florida State (175),...Completed 207 passes for 2,756 yards, 20 touchdowns and 2 interceptions...Added 176 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns...2,932 yards of total offense...Walter Camp, Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award and Jason Witten Man of the Year semifinalist...Three-time ACC Quarterback of the Week...broke FSU's career touchdown responsibility record and FSU's total offense record. - Florida State Football

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QB Jordan Travis, Florida State
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12/27/23 - RB Kaden Feagin, So/2027, Illinois + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Kaden Feagin,...Feagin ran for 438 rushing yards prior to a season-ending injury during the Indiana game. He was ranked fourth in the nation in rushing among true freshmen prior to his season being cut short. - Illinois Football

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RB Kaden Feagin, Illinois
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12/27/23 - TE Erick All, rSr/2024, Iowa + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN HONORABLE MENTION: Erick All,...All is Iowa's third-leading receiver despite missing the final five games because of injury. He made 21 catches for 299 yards and a team-best three touchdowns before suffering a season-ending injury in the road win at Wisconsin. It is the second time All has earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten recognition (2021 at Michigan). - Iowa Football

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TE Erick All, Iowa
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12/27/23 - OG Zak Zinter, Sr/2024, Michigan + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM: OG Zak Zinter, Michigan,...Zinter (guard) and Drake Nugent (center) were named first-team All-Big Ten honorees by both the coaches and media. Henderson (tackle) and Loveland (tight end) were both picked as first-team honorees by the coaches and were second-team selections by the media. Together, the offensive line permits 1.17 sacks per game (13th), the lowest rate in the Big Ten, along with its top-five national rate in TFLs allowed. They block for the nation's top scorer in Corum and support a run game that averages 4.4 team-wide yards per carry. - Michigan Football

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OG Zak Zinter, Michigan
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12/01/23 - DT Johnny Newton, rJr/2024, Illinois + More +

2023 ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM: DL Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois,...Newton totaled 52 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, nine quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and four blocked kicks. In his four-year Illinois career, Newton had 188 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, and 18.0 sacks, which tied College Football Hall of Famer Moe Gardner for the most sacks by an Illinois defensive tackle in program history. - Illinois Football

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DT Johnny Newton, Illinois
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11/30/23 - QB Graham Mertz, rSr/2025, Florida + More +

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz is coming back for his final year of college eligibility and giving coach Billy Napier some offensive consistency heading into 2024. Mertz, a three-year starter at Wisconsin who transferred to Florida in January, made the announcement on social media Thursday with a short video titled "Unfinished Business." Mertz completed 72.9% of his passes this season for 2,903 yards, with 20 touchdown passes and just three interceptions. He broke his left collarbone during a Nov. 18 loss at Missouri and missed the team's regular-season finale against rival Florida State. - AP College Football

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QB Graham Mertz, Florida
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11/30/23 - DE Jalen Green, rSr/2024, James Madison + More +

2023 SUN BELT DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jalen Green, James Madison (Sr., DL - Baltimore, Md.),...Despite playing in just nine games due to a season-ending injury, Green led the nation with a Sun Belt record 15.5 sacks and paced the Sun Belt in tackles for loss (21, 2nd in the nation). The Baltimore, Md., product tied the Sun Belt and James Madison single-game record with 5.0 sacks at Marshall. The senior defensive lineman led the highly-regarded Dukes defense that contributed to an 11-1 overall record and the first bowl berth in program history. - Sun Belt Football

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DE Jalen Green, James Madison
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11/30/23 - DT Johnny Newton, rJr/2024, Illinois + More +

2023 BIG TEN SMITH-BROWN DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois,...For the season, Newton totaled 52 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, nine quarterback hurries, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and four blocked kicks. In his four-year Illinois career, Newton had 188 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, and 18.0 sacks, which tied College Football Hall of Famer Moe Gardner for the most sacks by an Illinois defensive tackle in program history. - Illinois Football

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