At the conclusion of every Division II football season there a handful of individual awards that recognize the top players in the country. The Harlon Hill Trophy honors the top player in Division II. All Division II players are eligible for nomination, regardless of class year or position. The Cliff Harris Award is presented to the top defensive player of the year. The Upshaw and Rimington Awards honor lineman. The Upshaw is presented to the top lineman (offensive of defensive. The Rimington is awarded to the top Center.