Etienne Named Paul Hornung Award Finalist
The Louisville Sports Commission announced today that Clemson running back Travis Etienne has been named as one of five finalists for the Paul Hornung Award, presented annually to the nation’s most versatile player. Etienne becomes the first Clemson player to be named a finalist for the honor since the award’s inception in 2010.
Additional details from award organizers are included below.
Louisville, Ky. – Dec. 23, 2020 – Five offensive playmakers / return specialists, including two who will be playing in the College Football Playoffs, were named 2020 Paul Hornung Award Finalists. The Paul Hornung Award presented by Texas Roadhouse is given annually by the Louisville Sports Commission to the most versatile player in major college football. Chosen as finalists by a 17-member Selection Committee and online fan voting are: Michael Carter (North Carolina); D’Wayne Eskridge (Western Michigan); Travis Etienne (Clemson); DeVonta Smith (