Ironically, the Spartans knocked off the Buckeyes in the Big Ten championship game with the help of a stellar effort by Dennard.
Dennard is also a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, the top award given to the best defensive back in college football.
Dennard is a physical corner who also excels in coverage. He had 33 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, 10 pass deflections and two forced fumbles this season for the Spartans.