Senior offensive lineman, Alex Atkins (6-2, 310, Memphis, Tenn.), was named to the Associated Press Football Championship Subdivision All-American Team. Atkins, a two-time All-OVC selection, bolstered an offensive line and helped the Skyhawks rank first in the conference in rushing (218.2 ypg) and second in scoring average (24.8 ppg). Atkins was one of six Ohio Valley Conference players named to the AP All-American teams.