The Paul Hornung Award

Paul Hornung Award Press Releases

WEEK 8: Five Players Excel in Multiple Ways to Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

Louisville, Ky. – Oct. 25, 2022 – Two repeat players and three newcomers earned the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their outstanding performances this past weekend during week eight of the college football season. Repeat honorees are Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State; and Will Shipley, Clemson. Buffalo’s Ron Cook Jr., Notre Dame’s Isaiah Foskey and Oregon’s Bucky Irving made the list for the first time.

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WEEK 7: Six Players Excel in Multiple Ways to Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

Louisville, Ky. – Oct. 18, 2022 – Two repeat players and four newcomers earned the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances this past weekend. Repeat honorees are Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama; and Will Shipley, Clemson. Georgia Southern’s Amare Jones, Central Michigan’s Marion Lukes, Michigan State’s Jayden Reed and Utah’s Cameron Rising made the list for the first time.

The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, now in its 13th season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission. The Award pays tribute to the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner in downtown Louisville in March 2023.

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WEEK 5: Five Offensive Players / Return Specialists Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

Louisville, Ky. – Oct. 4, 2022 – Five newcomers earned the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances this past weekend. Making the list are Shadrick Byrd, Charlotte; Jacob Cowing, Arizona; George Holani, Boise State; Johnnie Lang, Arkansas State; and Xavier Worthy, Texas.

The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, now in its 13th season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission. The Award pays tribute to the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner in downtown Louisville in March 2023.

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WEEK 4: Six Players Lead Teams to Victories to Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse, Given to Nation’s Most Versatile Player

Louisville, Ky. – Sept. 27, 2022 – Six players hailing from schools located from the West Coast to the Gulf of Mexico and the Mid Atlantic earned the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances in big wins this past weekend. Making the list are Trey Benson, Florida State; Kaelon Black, James Madison; Jordan Byrd, San Diego State; Nathaniel Dell, Houston; Will Shipley, Clemson; and Nohl Williams, UNLV.

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WEEK 3: Six Players Lead Teams to Victories to Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

Louisville, Ky. – Sept. 20, 2022 – Six players hailing from Power Five conferences and one independent school earned the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances in big wins this past weekend. Making the list are Israel Abanikanda, Pitt; Devon Achane, Texas A&M: Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State; Roschon Johnson, Texas; Will Shipley, Clemson; and Chris Tyree, Notre Dame.

The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, now in its 13th season, is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football by the Louisville Sports Commission. The Award pays tribute to the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung. The winner and his family will be honored at the annual Paul Hornung Award dinner in downtown Louisville in March 2023.

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