The Gophers gave David Cobb their Bronko Nagurski Award (team MVP) and honored his cousin, Damien Wilson, with the Carl Eller Award (top defensive player). Other awards from their annual banquet included:

Bruce Smith Award (top offensive player) – Cobb.

Bobby Bell Award (top special teams player) – Peter Mortell.

Tony Dungy Award (character and community service) – Luke McAvoy.

Butch Nash Award (competitive on field and in classroom) – Jon Christenson.

Paul Giel Award (unselfish and concern about the university) – Donnell Kirkwood.

Neil Fredenburg Award (courage and love of the game) – Mitch Leidner.

Gary Tinsley Underdog Award – Briean Boddy-Calhoun.

Defensive Freshman of the Year – Steven Richardson.

Offensive Freshman of the Year – Brandon Lingen.

Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year – Cody Poock.

Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year – Matt Leidner.

Defensive Back of the Year – Boddy-Calhoun

Linebacker of the Year – Wilson

Defensive Lineman of the Year – Cameron Botticelli

Tight End/Fullback of the Year -- Maxx Williams

Wide Receiver of the Year -- Isaac Fruechte

Bob McNamara Offensive Back of the Year -- Cobb

Offensive Linemen of the Year -- Zac Epping and Tommy Olson