PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds, the most prolific scorer in major college football history, and Temple linebacker Tyler Matakevich, a finalist for the Bednarik Award as the nation's top defensive player, were honored as the American Athletic Conference's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year by the league's 12 head coaches.
Memphis kicker Jake Elliot was chosen as The American's Special Teams Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. UCF wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith was the coaches' choice as Rookie of the Year.