There is still some hardware left to claim, and the Big Ten is well represented as the red carpet is rolled out to honor the best individual performances of the season.
The league has a handful of strong contenders vying for trophies, and ahead of The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday at 7 p.m. on ESPN, our reporters are breaking down their chances of emerging from some talented groups of finalists.
Here’s the case for Michigan cornerback Jourdan Lewis, who is a candidate for the Jim Thorpe Award.
Award: The Jim Thorpe Award, which is given to the top defensive back in college football each year.