Houston DL Ed Oliver Takes Home Outland Trophy

 
Ed Oliver has played at Houston for nearly two full seasons and he continues to rack up the awards. On Thursday night at the College Football Awards in Atlanta, the former Spring Westfield standout added the Outland Trophy, give to the best interior lineman in the country.

The nation's best. Congrats, @Edoliver_11. #HTownTakeover pic.twitter.com/YST253Wor2

— Houston Football (@UHCougarFB) December 8, 2017

In the 72-year history of the award, Oliver is the first Houston Cougar to win the award. He beat out finalists including offensive lineman Orlando Brown of Oklahoma and Quenton Nelson of Notre Dame.

Oliver had 69 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, seven quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles this season.
 

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