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Full List of Penn State Awardees at Annual Football Banquet

Penn State Football held its annual banquet on Sunday, celebrating the accomplishments of the 2018 regular season. As part of the festivities, the program hands out 21 individual awards to celebrate accomplishments on the field, in the classroom and in the community. Congratulations to all the members of the Penn State Football team who are listed below for their outstanding work this season.

  • Lions’ Pride Outstanding Senior Player Award (greatest career contribution to Penn State Football) – quarterback Trace McSorley
  • Ridge Riley Award (senior for “sportsmanship, scholarship, leadership and friendship”) – linebacker Koa Farmer
  • Dick Maginnis Memorial Award (outstanding offensive lineman) – offensive lineman Connor McGoven
  • Bob Mitinger Memorial Award (senior who exhibits courage, character and social responsibility) – safety Nick Scott, running back Johnathan Thomas
  • Reid-Robinson Award (outstanding defensive lineman).