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The award is named to honor the late Buck Buchanan. The Buck Buchanan Award is awarded annually to the most outstanding defensive player in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) of college football, and was first given in 1995 after the Walter Payton Award was designated solely for offensive players. [ 1]
Jan 6, 2024 · The Buck Buchanan Award is given to the most outstanding defensive player in FCS football each year. Learn about the award's namesake, voting process, past recipients and notable moments.
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Dec 9, 2023 · The Buck Buchanan Award honors the best defensive player in FCS college football. See the 30 finalists from 13 FCS leagues, including sack leaders, tackling machines and playmakers.
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Jan 6, 2024 · Allen, a defensive end, led the FCS with 28 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks in 2023. He is the first TSU player and the sixth HBCU player to win the award since 1995.
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- Brevin Allen, DE, Campbell (Big South) Statistics: 44 tackles (26 solo), 17.5 TFL (63 yards), 9.5 sacks, 6 QBH, 2 FF, 1 FR, 1 PBU (11 games)
- Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State (Big Sky) Statistics: 111 tackles (57 solo), 9.5 TFL (33 yards), 2 sacks, 2 INTs, 7 PBU, 1 FR, 1 QBH, 1 TD (11 games)
- Kelechi Anyalebechi, LB, UIW (Southland) Statistics: 112 tackles (67 solo), 8.5 TFL (38 yards), 4 sacks, 2 INTs, 4 PBU, 4 FF, 1 FR, 3 QBH (11 games)
- Markquese Bell, S, Florida A&M (SWAC) Statistics: 79 tackles (55 solo), 6.5 TFL (41 yards), 2 sacks, 1 INT, 1 PBU, 4 FF (10 games)
Jan 6, 2024 · The award show will air Sunday afternoon on Bally Sports at 4:00 p.m. CT. 2023 Buck Buchanan Award Voting Results A first-place vote was worth five points, a second-place vote four points, a third-place vote three points, a fourth-place vote two points and a fifth-place vote one point. The final number is the combined point total. 1.
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Jan 8, 2022 · Land, a junior linebacker/defensive end, led the nation in sacks and tackles for loss in 2021 and was honored as the best defensive player in FCS football. He is the first Rattler and fifth HBCU player to win the award in its 27-year history.
