Sophomore tailback Javorius "Buck" Allen was named team MVP at the annual end-of-season banquet held Friday night at USC’s Tutor Campus Center Ballroom.
The award winners:
Most Valuable Player: Allen
Most Inspirational Player: outside linebacker Devon Kennard
Trojan Way Leadership Award: Kennard, linebacker Hayes Pullard
Linemen of the Year: center Marcus Martin (offense), defensive end Leonard Williams (defense)
Perimeter Players of the Year: Allen and wide receiver Nelson Agholor (offense), cornerback Josh Shaw and safety Dion Bailey (defense)
Special Teams Player of the Year: fullback Soma Vainuku
Service Team Players of the Year: quarterback Conner Sullivan (offense), linebacker Nick Schlossberg (defense)
Jack Oakie Rise and Shine Award (longest run): Allen (80 yards vs. California)
Howard Jones/Football Alumni Club Academic Award (overall academic achievement): Kennard
Bob Chandler Award (underclassman with outstanding athletic ability, academic achievement and character): quarterback Cody Kessler
John McKay Award (underclassman with the most competitive spirit): Agholor
Joe Collins Walk-on Award: tailback Taylor Ross
Courage Award: tight end Randall Telfer, wide receiver Marqise Lee
Lifters Award: Kennard, offensive tackle Chad Wheeler
Team Captains: Lee, Pullard, Kennard, Martin

















