Champions: Alabama (AP, NFF, UPI)Ohio State (FWAA)
Heisman Memorial Trophy: Ernie Davis (Syracuse)
FWAA Coach of the Year Award: Darrell Royal (Texas)
AP Preseason #1: Iowa
AP Final #1: Alabama
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