Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard was named the winner of the Cornish Trophy on Wednesday, presented in a ceremony live on YouTube. The award is presented annually to the top Canadian player in NCAA football, with Hubbard's recognition marking th e first for an OSU player. "It's an honor to represent Canada, Alberta and my family in accepting this award, and acknowledging all the hard work I've put in," Hubbard said. OSU had two finalists for the trophy, as linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga joined Hub bard as part of the final five up for the honor.The trophy adds another accolade to a long list of awards for Hubbard, as he was also named a unanimous All-American, the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, a finalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award and a finalist for the Doak Walker Award presented to the nation's top running back. He also finished eighth in the voting for the Heisman Trophy, which marks the third best finish for a Canadian player. - Big 12 Football
(DS#7 RB) rJr/2021 RB *Chuba Hubbard, Oklahoma State
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