Football is a team sport, and the only hardware that truly matters is the crystal football at the end of the season, but it's always a great thing to recognize the contributions of individual players. 

Auburn has a few players who will contend for these national accolades, but they will do more than merely contend. 

The boys in blue and orange will not shoot specifically for these awards, but their dedication to the team will allow them to perform at such levels that they will be considered for them. 

Here are eight players who could take home some horn-tootin' hardware come December. 

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