The Chuck Bednarik Award is annually awarded to the best defensive player in college football. It was established in 1995 by the Maxwell Football Club to honor Chuck Bednarik, a legendary player ...

He wasn’t a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. Travis Hunter has now won two others. The Colorado two/way superstar is the recipient of both the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Fred Biletnikoff Award.

He wasn’t a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. Travis Hunter has now won two others. The Colorado two/way superstar is the recipient of both the Chuck Bednarik Award and the Fred Biletnikoff Award.

Hunter was the recipient of the Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given annually to college football's top defensive player. He became the first member of the Buffaloes to earn the honor. While ...

Below are the Chuck Bednarik Award winners listed by year, with the most recent winner listed first. Chuck Bednarik Award Winners Listed by Year 2024 – Travis Hunter, CB, Colorado 2023 ...

During the ESPN College Football Awards show, the Colorado Buffaloes’ star took home the Chuck Bednarik Award, one of the three major defensive player of the year honors; as well as the ...

Few stars shone brighter than Colorado's Travis Hunter, who took home multiple awards reflecting his impact all over the field. Hunter kicked a prolific event off by winning the Bednarik Award ...

Penn State elite edge rusher Abdul Carter was one of three finalists for the Bednarik Award, presented to college football’s top defensive player. Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter and Ohio ...

The Colorado Buffaloes’ star etched his name in college football lore by winning the 2024 Chuck Bednarik Award, becoming the first Buffalo to claim the honor as the nation’s top defensive player.

The Colorado defensive back and wide receiver became the first player to win the Bednarik Award and Biletnikoff Award on Thursday night. The Bednarik Award is given to the best defensive player in ...