The Southeastern Conference already has at least one player on the first lists of national awards finalists, including Alabama safety London Collins and Ole Miss defensive back Senquez Golson both in the running for the Bronko Nagusrki Trophy, which is presented to the outstanding defensive player by the Charlotte TD Club.

Louisville’s Gorod Holliman leads the nation with 13 interceptions, ahead of Golson’s nine, while Arizona linebacker Scooby Wright leads in tackles for a loss with 12 and is third in sacks at 12.

Alabama coach Nick Saban will be the keynote speaker at the club’s awards banquet on Dec. 8 (8 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network).

Bronko Nagurski Trophy (outstanding defensive player by the Charlotte TD Club): Winner announced Dec. 8.
DL Malcolm Brown, Texas
DB Landon Collins, Alabama
DB Senquez Golson, Ole Miss
DB Gerod Holliman, Louisville
LB Scooby Wright, Arizona

Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player by the Louisville Sports Commission): Winner named in December.
Nebraska running back and return specialist Ameer Abdullah
TCU tailback and kick return specialist B.J. Catalon
Stanford wide receiver and return specialist Ty Montgomery
Missouri running back and punt/kickoff return specialist Marcus Murphy
Washington linebacker / running back Shaq Thompson

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (top senior quarterback by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation): Winner announced Dec. 8.
Brett Hundley, UCLA
Cody Kessler, USC
Marcus Mariota, Oregon
Bryce Petty, Baylor
Dak Prescott, Mississippi State

SEC semifinalists

  • Bednarik Award (defensive player of the year by the Maxwell Football Club): S Landon Collins, Alabama; CB Senquez Golson, Ole Miss; CB Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida; LB Benardrick McKinney, Mississippi State; DE Shane Ray, Missouri. Finalists named Nov. 24.
  • Biletnikoff Award (finest receiver by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club): Amari Cooper, Alabama. Finalists named Nov. 24.
  • Butkus Award (best linebacker by the Butkus Foundation): Jordan Jenkins, Georgia; A.J. Johnson, Tennessee; Benardrick McKinney, Mississippi State; Reggie Ragland, Alabama; Ramik Wison, Georgia. Finalists named Nov. 24.
  • Doak Walker Award (premier running back by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum): Cameron Artis-Payne, Auburn. Finalists named Nov. 25.
  • Lott Impact Trophy (defensive best in character and performance by the Pacific Club Impact Foundation): S Landon Collins, Alabama; LB Deterrian Shackelford, Ole Miss. Finalists named in late November.
  • Lou Groza Award (top place-kicker by the Palm Beach Sports Commission), Elliott Fry, South Carolina. Finalists named Nov. 24.
  • Maxwell Award (player of the year by the Maxwell Club): WR Amari Cooper, Alabama; QB Nick Marshall, Auburn; QB Dak Prescott, Mississippi State; QB Bo Wallace, Ole Miss; Finalists named Nov. 24.
  • Davey O’Brien Award (best quarterback by the Davey O’Brien Foundation): Nick Marshall, Auburn; Dak Prescott, Mississippi State; Blake Sims, Alabama; Bo Wallace, Ole Miss. Finalists named Nov. 24.
  • Outland Trophy (outstanding interior lineman by the FWAA): C Reese Dismukes, Auburn center. Finalists named Nov. 25.
  • Ray Guy Award (punter of the year) Augusta Sports Council): Drew Kaser, Texas A&M; JK Scott, Alabama. Finalists named Nov. 24.
  • Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back by the Jim Thorpe Association): Landon Collins, Alabama; Senquez Golson, Ole Miss; Ronald Martin, LSU; Cody Prewitt, Ole Miss. Finalists announced Nov. 24.
  • Mackey Award (outstanding tight end by Friends of John Mackey): Evan Engram, Ole Miss. Finalists announced Nov. 24.
  • Walter Camp Award (outstanding player by the Walter Camp Foundation): WR Amari Cooper, Alabama; QB Dak Prescott, Mississippi State; QB Blake Sims, Alabama Landon Collins and T.J. Yeldon were on watch list. Finalists named Dec. 3.

To be announced (or only watch lists)

  • Heisman Memorial Trophy (most outstanding player by the Heisman Trophy Trust): Finalists named Dec. 8.
  • Burlsworth Trophy (outstanding player who began career as a walk-on by the Brandon Burlsworth Foundation): Semifinalists to be announced in November.
  • Ted Hendricks Award (top defensive end by the Ted Hendricks Foundation): Semifinalists due to be announced in late November.
  • Manning Award (best quarterback by the Sugar Bowl Committee). Finalists named Nov. 26.
  • Rimington Trophy (premier Center by the Boomer Esiason Foundation): Ryan Kelly named to watch list. Finalists named Dec. 8.

Awards no one from the SEC is in the running

  • Rotary Lombardi Award (lineman of the year by the Rotary Club of Houston).
  • William V. Campbell Trophy (top scholar-athlete by the National Football Foundation).

Coaches awards

  • Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year: Gus Malzahn, Auburn; Dan Mullen Mississippi State; Mark Richt; Georgia; Nick Saban, Alabama on watch list. Semifinalists to be named in late November.
  • Maxwell Football Club Coach of the Year Award: Hugh Freeze, Ole Miss; Dan Mullen, Mississippi State; Mark Richt, Georgia; Nick Saban, Alabama named semifinalists. Finalists announced Dec. 9.

Broyles Award (most outstanding assistant coach by the Little Rock Rotary Club): Semifinalists announced Nov. 27.
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award (by the FWAA): Finalists named Dec. 9.
Associated Press Coach of the Year
AFCA Coach of the Year
Bobby Bowden National Collegiate Coach of the Year Award
Home Depot Coach of the Year
Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year
Paul “Bear” Bryant Award
Sporting News College Football Coach of the Year
Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award