Heisman Trophy
- Pat Sullivan, QB - Auburn, 1,597 points
- Ed Marinaro, RB - Cornell, 1,445
- Greg Pruitt, RB - Oklahoma, 586 - (only junior in top 10)
- Johnny Musso, RB - Alabama, 365
- Lydell Mitchell, RB - Penn State, 251
- Jack Mildren, QB - Oklahoma, 208
- Jerry Tagge, QB - Nebraska, 168
- Chuck Ealey, QB - Toledo, 137
- Walt Patulski, DE - Notre Dame, 121
- Eric Allen, RB - Michigan State, 109
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