The Paul Hornung Award

Paul Hornung Award Press Releases

Three Dynamic Players from ACC, Big 12, Big Ten Named Finalists for the 2024 Paul Hornung Award

Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football

Louisville, Ky. – Nov. 7, 2024 – Three players representing the ACC, Big 12 and Big Ten have been named finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football. Making the list are Louisville’s Isaac Brown, a running back who also handles kickoff returns and is a top-flight receiver out of the backfield; Colorado’s iron man Travis Hunter, who excels on offense, defense and special teams and averages 126 snaps per game; and Penn State’s Tyler Warren, a record-setting tight end who also plays wildcat quarterback, fullback, halfback and wingback.

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WEEK 10: Five Players from Three Conferences Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll in Week 10

Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football

Louisville, Ky. – Nov. 5, 2024 – Five players representing the SEC, Big Ten and Conference USA were named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances in week 10 of the college football season. Making the list are Davon Booth, Mississippi State; Martel Hight, Vanderbilt; Joseph Himon II, Northwestern; Jordan Houston, Marshall; and Kam Shanks, UAB

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WEEK 9: Six Players from Four Conferences Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll in Week Nine

Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football

Louisville, Ky. – Oct. 29, 2024 – Six players representing the ACC, Big 12, MAC and Sun Belt were named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances in week nine of the college football season. Making the list are Isaac Brown, Louisville; Demond Claiborne, Wake Forest; Travis Hunter Colorado; Coleman Owen, Ohio; George Pettaway, James Madison; and Breshard Smith, SMU.

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WEEK 8: Four Players from Four Conferences Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football

Louisville, Ky. – Oct. 22, 2024 – Four players representing the Mountain West, Sun Belt, AAC and Big 12 were named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances in week eight of the college football season. Making the list are Ja’Quez Cross, Arkansas State; Jacob De Jesus, UNLV; Kelley Joiner, USF; and Jaylin Noel, Iowa State.

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WEEK 7: Five Players from Four Conferences Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football

Louisville, Ky. – Oct. 15, 2024 – Five players representing the ACC, Mountain West, AAC and Big Ten were named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances in week seven of the college football season. Making the list are Isaac Brown, Louisville; Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Colorado State; Brendon Lewis, Nevada; DT Sheffield, North Texas; and Tyler Warren, Penn State.

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