IRVING, Texas (AP) — North Texas quarterback and national passing leader Drew Mestemaker was named Tuesday as the American Conference's top offensive player, and soon-departing Eric Morris from the No. 20 Mean Green was tabbed as the league's coach of the year.

Navy lineman Landon Robinson was chosen as the league's defensive player of the year, Tulane kicker Patrick Durkin the special teams player of the year and North Texas true freshman running back Caleb Hawkins as rookie of the year.

The awards were determined by the votes from the league’s 14 coaches.

North Texas and No. 21 Tulane play Friday night in the league's championship game , with the winner likely advancing to the 12-team College Football Playoff. Morris, named last week as Oklahoma State's head coach, is finishing t

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