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2024 Freshman Focus: Week 13

This is the the Week 13 installment of the Football Writers Association of America's weekly Freshman Focus for the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach of the Year Award, Freshman Player of the Year and the 2024 FWAA Freshman All-America Team.

Freshman Focus: First-year player, coach preview

The Football Writers Association of America has released a list of top candidates for the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach of the Year Award, Freshman Player of the Year and the 2024 FWAA Freshman All-America Team. The Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach Award, presented by Chris Doering Mortgage, goes to the best first-year coach (at his school) in FBS football. The recipients of the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach of the Year, the FWAA Freshman of the Year and a Spurrier Legends Coach awardee will be honored at a special reception on Feb 25 in Gainesville, Fla.

Super 11 recipients announced for 2023 season

Two first-time winners and nine previous ones comprise the 15th Super 11 Awards, presented annually by the Football Writers Association of America to the best performing College Sports Communicators departments in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The awards announced this week are for the 2023 season.

2023 Freshman Focus: Week 3

This is the third installment of the Football Writers Association of America's weekly Freshman Focus for the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach of the Year Award, Freshman Player of the Year and the 2023 FWAA Freshman All-America Team.

A preseason look at our first-year award candidates

The Football Writers Association of America has released a list of top candidates for the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach of the Year Award, Freshman Player of the Year and the 2023 FWAA Freshman All-America Team. The Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach Award, presented by Chris Doering Mortgage, goes to the best first-year coach (at his school) in FBS football. The recipients of the Steve Spurrier First-Year Coach of the Year, the FWAA Freshman of the Year and a Spurrier Legends Coach awardee will be honored at a special reception in Februray in Gainesville, Fla. 

FWAA recognizes Super 11 from 2022 season

Two first-time winners and nine previous ones comprise the 14th Super 11 Awards, which the Football Writers Association of America give out annually to the best performing College Sports Communicators departments in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The awards announced this week are for the 2022 season.

Michigan is Cheez-It Bowl National Team of the Week

The Michigan Wolverines beat arch-rival Ohio State on the road for the first time since 2000 with a 45-23 win in Columbus. In outscoring the Buckeyes 28-3 in the second half and take the Big Ten East Division title for a second consecutive season, Michigan (12-0) earned the Cheez-It Bowl National Team of the Week honor for games of the weekend of Nov. 26, as selected by the Football Writers Association of America.

FWAA unveils 2021 Super 11 Award winners

Three first-time winners and eight previous ones comprise the 13th Super 11 Awards, which the Football Writers Association of America gives out annually to the best performing sports information departments in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The awards announced this week are for the 2021 season. In addition, the FWAA presented a Super 11 Coach of the Year Award to Boston College Coach Jeff Hafley who granted outstanding access to his program during the 2021 season. He is the fourth head coach to win this award, which began with the 2018 season.

NEBRASKA'S JACKSON NAMED 2021 ARMED FORCES MERIT AWARD RECIPIENT

Linebacker and military veteran is our 10th winner

FWAA selects 'Super 11' For 2020 Season

The 2020 college football season was unprecedented in the modern era with the effects of COVID-19 disrupting the schedule and forcing sports information departments to alter the ways they conducted business. In an effort to reflect the trying situations, the Football Writers Association of America is honoring departments and individuals who stood out in their performances in getting the job done and others who were nominated by FWAA media members for strong access.

FWAA SELECTS 'SUPER 11' FOR 2018 SEASON

Four first-time winners and seven previous ones comprise the 10th Annual Super 11 Awards, which the Football Writers Association of America gives out annually to the best performing sports information departments in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The awards announced this week are for the 2018 season.

FWAA SELECTS 'SUPER 11' FOR 2016 SEASON

Five previous winners and six first-time winners comprise the Eighth Annual Super 11 Awards, which the Football Writers Association of America gives out annually to the best performing sports information departments in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The awards announced this week are for the 2016 season.

FWAA SELECTS 'SUPER 11' FOR 2014 SEASON

The Football Writers Association of America has selected its sixth "Super 11" group of sports information departments deemed the best in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision for the 2014 season.

FWAA SELECTS 'SUPER 11' FOR 2013 SEASON

The Football Writers Association of America has announced its fifth "Super 11" field of sports information departments which were deemed the best in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision during the 2013 season.

FWAA SELECTS 'SUPER 11' FOR 2012 SEASON

The Football Writers Association of America has announced its fourth "Super 11" field of sports information departments which were deemed the best in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision during the 2012 season.

NEBRASKA IS TOSTITOS FIESTABOWL NATIONAL TEAM OF THE WEEK

Huskers rally from 21-point deficit to shock Ohio State

FWAA SELECTS FIRST 'SUPER 11'

The Football Writers Association of America has announced its first "Super 11" field of sports information departments, which were deemed the best in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision during the 2009 season.

FONOTI, HENDERSON AND McKINNIE NAMED OUTLAND TROPHY FINALISTS

Nebraska's Toniu Fonoti, 2000 Outland Trophy winner John Henderson of Tennessee and Miami's Bryant McKinnie were named finalists for the 2001 Outland Trophy on Tuesday.

BURROW NAMED BRONKO NAGURSKI DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Nebraska's senior linebacker Jamie Burrow was named the Bronko Nagurski Defensive Player of the Week on Monday by a panel of FWAA members.