By: Brock Vierra
As we get set for Monday and the National Championship game I take a look at the landscape of College Football and hand out my CFB Awards. Who showed up week in and week out and who didn’t. From the coaches to the players a deep dive into the 2022 season.
Most Valuable Player: Caleb Williams, USC
Most Clutch Quarterback: Bryce Young, Alabama
Defensive Player of the Year: Jalen Carter, Georgia
Coach of the Year: Sonny Dykes, TCU
Most Underrated Coach: Jonathan Smith, Oregon State
Best Non-Power-Five Player: Tyjae Spears, Tulane
Best Non-Power-Five Coach: Jon Sumrall, Troy
Most Underperforming Player: Will Levis, Kentucky
Most Underperforming Head Coach: Ryan Day, Ohio State
Most Underperforming Program: Ohio State
Most Underperforming Coordinator: Brian Ferentz, Iowa
Best Transfer: Caleb Williams to USC
Most Underrated Transfer: Michael Penix Jr to Washington
Worst Coaching Hire: Ken Wilson, Nevada
Predictions for 2023:
Most Valuable Player: Drake Maye, North Carolina
Most Clutch Quarterback: Caleb Williams, USC
Defensive Player of the Year: Dallas Turner, Alabama
Coach of the Year: Luke Fickell, Wisconsin
Most Underrated Coach: Jeff Traylor, UTSA
Best Non-Power-Five Player: Grayson McCall, Liberty
Best Non-Power-Five Coach: Jamie Chadwell, Liberty
Most Underperforming Player: Jaxson Dart, Ole Miss
Most Underperforming Head Coach: Steve Sarkisian, Texas
Most Underperforming Program: West Virginia
Most Underperforming Coordinator: Graham Harrell, Purdue
Best Transfer: Carson Steele to UCLA/ Kedon Slovis to BYU
Most Underrated Transfer: De’Zhaun Stribling to Oklahoma State
Worst Coaching Hire: Scott Satterfield, Cincinnati