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Posted by ESPN.com’s Graham Watson

The award semifinalist lists are beginning to be released and since there are so many, I thought I would put them in a one-stop shop. Several non-AQ players adorn these lists and several more might be honored as the semifinalists for other award are announced throughout the month.

JIM THORPE AWARD

Presented to the nation's most outstanding defensive back by the Jim Thorpe Association

• Barry Church, Toledo
• Kyle Wilson, Boise State

DAVEY O'BRIEN AWARD

Presented to the nation's best quarterback by the Davey O'Brien Foundation

• Case Keenum, Houston
• Kellen Moore, Boise State
• Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan

GEORGE MUNGER AWARD

Presented to the nation's most outstanding coach by the Maxwell Football Club

• Al Golden, Temple
• Gary Patterson, TCU
• Chris Petersen, Boise State
• Kevin Sumlin, Houston

MAXWELL AWARD

Presented to the nation's most outstanding player by the Maxwell Football Club

• Case Keenum, Houston
• Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan
• Ryan Mathews, Fresno State
• Kellen Moore, Boise State

BUTKUS AWARD

Presented to the nation's most outstanding linebacker by the Butkus Foundation

• Daryl Washington, TCU

BEDNARIK AWARD

Presented to the nation's most outstanding defensive player by the Maxwell Football Club

• Jerry Hughes, TCU