Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg

I've fallen a bit behind on the awards updates, so thanks for being patient. Let's see who's still in the running for the hardware.

Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award

Penn State's Daryll Clark and Iowa's Ricky Stanzi are among the 15 semifinalists for the award, presented Dec. 10 during The Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards Show. Clark leads the Big Ten in pass efficiency (148.4) and is tied for third nationally in touchdown passes (17). Stanzi has led Iowa to the best start (8-0) in team history and ranks fifth in the league in passing average (214.4 ypg).

Fred Biletnikoff Award

Minnesota senior wide receiver Eric Decker is among the 10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation's top wideout. Decker, a Biletnikoff semifinalist last season, led the nation in receptions early in the season before seeing his numbers drop off. He re-aggravated a foot/ankle injury last week against Ohio State. He owns the Minnesota records for career receptions, career receiving yardage, career 100-yard receiving games, single-season receptions and consecutive 100-yard games.

Dick Butkus Award

Three Big Ten linebackers are among the 16 semifinalists for the award: Michigan State's Greg Jones, Penn State's Sean Lee and Michigan's Obi Ezeh. Jones is tied for the national lead in tackles with 97, including five sacks. Lee has contributed when healthy this season, while Ezeh ranks ninth in the Big Ten in tackles (62). No Navorro Bowman on the list? Really? No Brian Rolle or Ross Homan?

John Mackey Award

Four Big Ten tight ends appear on the Mackey Award midseason watch list: Michigan State's Charlie Gantt, Wisconsin's Garrett Graham, Penn State's Andrew Quarless and Iowa's Tony Moeaki. Graham leads Big Ten tight ends with 29 receptions for 331 yards. Moeaki has provided a huge lift since his return from an ankle injury. He has 21 receptions for 251 yards and four touchdowns. Quarless is emerging as a big-play threat with 23 catches for 315 yards and a touchdown, while Gantt has 12 catches for 148 yards and a score.