Joe Moore Award Semifinalists Include Ohio State, Bama

The Joe Moore Award, which honors the best offensive line unit in college football, has named its 2024 semifinalists, including Ohio State, Tennessee, Alabama, Iowa, and Notre Dame. Ohio State has overcome preseason concerns about their offensive line to become a semifinalist, with notable performances despite injuries. Tennessee continues to be recognized for the third consecutive year, partly due to paving the way for leading rusher Dylan Sampson. Alabama, under new head coach Kalen DeBoer, has shown strong offensive line performance, contributing significantly to their rushing stats. Iowa's offensive line has been instrumental in setting program records in rushing yards and touchdowns, with standout player Kaleb Johnson. Despite injuries, Notre Dame has maintained high performance, achieving significant rushing and low sack rates, demonstrating resilience and effective coaching.