Now on to the semi-final round for the award that goes to the nation's top assistant coach. Here's who he's up against:
Arkansas – Cody Kennedy, Offensive Line
Baylor University – Jeff Grimes, Offensive Coordinator / TEs
Cincinnati – Mike Denbrock, Offensive Coordinator / TEs
Houston – Doug Belk, Assoc. Head Coach / Defensive Coordinator / Safeties
Ohio State University – Kevin Wilson, Offensive Coordinator
Oklahoma State – Jim Knowles, Defensive Coordinator
Ole Miss – Jeff Lebby, Offensive Coordinator / QBs
Pittsburgh – Mark Whipple, Offensive Coordinator / QBs
Texas A&M – Mike Elko, Defensive Coordinator / Safeties
University of Georgia – Dan Lanning, Fain & Billy Slaughter Defensive Coordinator / OLBs
University of Iowa – Phil Parker, Defensive Coordinator / Def. Backs
University of Michigan – Josh Gattis, Offensive Coordinator / WRs
UTSA – Jess Loepp, Co-Defensive Coordinator
Wake Forest – Warren Ruggiero, Offensive Coordinator / QBs
Wisconsin - Jim Leanhard, Defensive Coordinator / Safeties