It’s been an entertaining year for the American Athletic Conference, one full of plenty of surprises. With the season coming to an end, the conference handed out postseason awards for the 2020 season.
AAC Awards
Offensive Player of the Year: QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati
At one point in danger of getting benched, Ridder took his game to a new level. The junior quarterback threw for 1,821 yards and 16 touchdowns, and also rushed for 526 yards (7.9 yards per carry) and 11 touchdowns to lead the Bearcats offense.
Defensive Player of the Year: LB Zaven Collins, Tulsa
If Collins winning this award surprises you, I would like to know what you’ve been watching.