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College Football's Alternative Awards Unveiled
12 Dec
Summary
- Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia wins 'Dog in Him' award for toughness.
- Alternative awards celebrate journeymen and YAC Kings.
- Hardest jobs in coaching and best small-school offenses honored.

College football's awards season is expanding beyond traditional accolades, celebrating a wider range of player achievements and coaching resilience. This year, new honors like the 'Dog in Him Award' recognize quarterbacks for their grit and improvisation, with Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia taking home the inaugural trophy.
The awards also highlight 'Journeymen' players who have demonstrated perseverance through multiple team transfers and 'YAC Kings' for running backs who excel at gaining yards after contact. Coaches tackling the 'Hardest Jobs' in football and innovative small-school offenses are also being recognized for their significant impact.
This expanded awards landscape offers a more comprehensive view of college football's top performers and impactful figures. It acknowledges not just star players but also those who embody dedication, resilience, and creative strategy across all levels of the sport.




