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Oregon State’s Jack Colletto Named 2022 Paul Hornung Award Winner

Louisville, Ky. – Dec. 7, 2022 – Oregon State University quarterback-fullback-linebacker-special teams ace Jack Colletto, who earned All-Pac-12 all-purpose player, was named winner of the 2022 Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football.

The announcement was made today by Karl F. Schmitt Jr., president and CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission, owner and operator of the Award. The Paul Hornung Award Selection Committee, comprised of 17 sports journalists and football experts from across the country, picked Colletto from among the four finalists who were announced on Nov. 10. An online vote powered by Texas Roadhouse accounted for the 18th vote.

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Award-Winning Journalist Jeremy Schaap will be Featured Speaker at Paul Hornung Award Ceremony

Event Will Honor Oregon State’s Jack Colletto as the Most Versatile Player in Major College Football

Louisville, Ky. – Feb. 9, 2023 – ESPN award-winning commentator and celebrated author Jeremy Schaap will be the featured speaker at the 13th annual Paul Hornung Award Ceremony to be held on March 14, 2023, at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville.

The 2022 Paul Hornung Award winner, Oregon State quarterback-fullback-linebacker-special teams ace Jack Colletto, will be the honored guest at the Ceremony. Nicknamed “The Jackhammer,” Colletto earned a mechanical engineer degree at Oregon State while playing 10 different positions on offense, defense and special teams as a senior and helping lead the Beavers to a 10-3 record and victory in the Las Vegas Bowl. The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse is given annually to the most versatile player in major college football and pays tribute to the late football legend and Louisville native Paul Hornung

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Four Players Who Excel in Multiple Ways Selected as Paul Hornung Award Finalists

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

Louisville, Ky. – Nov. 10, 2022 – Four players from Power Five conferences have been named finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football. Making the list are Jack Colletto, Oregon State; Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State; Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama; and Will Shipley, Clemson.

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WEEK 10: Four Players Excel in Multiple Ways to Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

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

Louisville, Ky. – Nov. 8, 2022 – Four players led their teams to wins in week 10 of the college football season to earn the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. Making the list are Kazmeir Allen, UCLA; Michael Jackson III, USC; Bo Nix, Oregon; and Victor Rosa, UConn.

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 9: Four Players Excel in Multiple Ways to Earn Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll

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

LouisvilLe, Ky. – Nov. 1, 2022 – Four players led their teams to wins in week nine of the college football season to earn the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. Making the list are Shadrick Byrd, Charlotte; Lexington Joseph, FIU; Jaylin Lane; MTSU; and Nikko Remigio, Fresno State.

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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