The Paul Hornung Award

Louisville, Ky. – August 6, 2026 – The Louisville Sports Commission congratulates Owen Marecic, the inaugural recipient of the Paul Hornung Award, on his selection to the Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026.

Presented annually by the Louisville Sports Commission, the Paul Hornung Award honors the most versatile player in major college football. Marecic embodied that versatility during his standout 2010 season at Stanford, excelling on offense, defense and special teams while becoming the first recipient of the award named after Louisville native and football legend Paul Hornung.

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Louisville, Ky. – Dec. 10, 2025 – Texas A&M wide receiver/return specialist KC Conception, a long-distance threat and major impact player who helped lead the Aggies to an 11-1 regular season record and a spot in the College Football playoffs, has been named the winner of the 2025 Paul Hornung Award given annually to the most versatile player in major college football. Concepcion is the fifth player from the SEC and the first Aggie to win the Award.

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Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football

Louisville, Ky. – Nov. 6, 2025 – Six players representing the Big Ten, SEC, Sun Belt, ACC and Big 12 Conferences, plus one independent, were named finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, given annually to the most versatile player in major college football.

Making the list are Washington’s Jonah Coleman, a workhorse running back and prolific scorer and receiver who also returns kickoffs; Texas A&M’s KC Concepcion, a standout wide receiver who has returned two punts for touchdowns; James Madison’s Wayne Knight, a speedy running back who also returns punts and kickoffs; Louisville’s Caullin Lacy, a blazing wide receiver and primary kickoff and punt return specialist with two scores handling punts; Notre Dame’s Jadarian Price, a dynamic running back with scores rushing and receiving plus two, 100-yard kickoff returns for touchdowns; and Texas Tech’s J’Koby Williams, an outstanding running back and receiver out of the backfield with a 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

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Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football

Louisville, Ky. – Nov 4, 2025 – Five players representing the American, SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 conferences were named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances in week 10 of the college football season. Making the list are David Amador II, UTSA; Anthony Evans III, Mississippi State; Roman Hemby, Indiana; Caullin Lacy, Louisville; and J’Koby Williams, Texas Tech.

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Award Presented by Texas Roadhouse to Most Versatile Player in Major College Football

Louisville, Ky. – Oct. 28, 2025 – Five players representing the Big Ten, Mountain West, SEC, MAC and Big 12 conferences were named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll for their performances in week nine of the college football season. Making the list are Roman Hemby, Indiana; D. J. McKinney, New Mexico; Rayshawn Pleasant, Auburn; Brock Townsend, Central Michigan; and J’Koby Williams, Texas Tech.

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