The Chuck Bednarik Award has been presented annually since 1994 to the outstanding defensive player in college football.
More than 20 college football writers and editors in the USA TODAY Sports Network were involved in the voting.
The Cougars and Trojans will compete for the first time since 2023 on Saturday evening.
In an environment that can easily be divisive, BYU is using tailgates to build unity in serving God's children
BYU will play 30 conference games, including 15 contests at Miller Park and 15 on the road.
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