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Mountain West Conference The Mountain West Conference (MW) is a collegiate athletic conference in the Western United States, participating in NCAA Division I. Its football teams compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The MW officially began operations on Ja ...

currently gives five individual football awards at the conclusion of every season. The five awards are Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Special Teams Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Coach of the Year. Recipients are selected by the votes of the conference's head coaches and a select media panel.

Player of the Year

The Mountain West Conference awarded a Player of the Year award once, during its inaugural season. It was not awarded again.

Offensive Player of the Year

The Offensive Player of the Year is awarded to the player voted most outstanding at an offensive position.

Winners

Winners by school

Defensive Player of the Year

The Defensive Player of the Year is awarded to the player voted most outstanding at a defensive position.

Winners

Winners by school

Special Teams Player of the Year

The Special Teams Player of the Year award is given to the player voted best on

special teams In American football, the specific role that a player takes on the field is referred to as their position. Under the modern rules of American football, both teams are allowed 11 players on the field at one time and have "unlimited free substitu ...

. The recipient can either be a placekicker, punter, returner, or a position known as a gunner.

Winners

Winners by school

Freshman of the Year

The Freshman of the Year award is given to the conference's best freshman.

Winners

Winners by school

Coach of the Year

Winners

Winners by school

References

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