It probably says something about the season that linebacker Cameron Smith could miss two games and play only eight snaps against Utah but still was named USC’s most valuable player Wednesday night.

There was no player of the game awards vs. UCLA or Notre Dame. In the past, USC would give out this award even if it lost the game. But not any more.

A complete list of the 2018 awards:

Most Valuable Player:  inside linebacker Cameron Smith
Most Inspirational Player:  cornerback Ajene Harris
Trojan Way Leadership Award:  outside linebacker Porter Gustin
Trojan Commitment Award:  safety Marvell Tell III
Linemen of the Year: offensive guard Chris Brown (offense), defensive lineman Jay Tufele (defense)
Perimeter Players of the Year:  wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (offense), cornerback Iman Marshall
(defense)
Special Teams Player of the Year:  inside linebacker Reuben Peters
Service Team Players of the Year: tailback Quincy Jountti and offensive tackle Liam Douglass
(offense), inside linebacker Spencer Gilbert and outside linebacker Bryce Matthews (defense)
Howard Jones/Football Alumni Club Academic Award (overall academic achievement):  offensive guard
Jordan Austin
Bob Chandler Award (underclassman with outstanding athletic ability, academic achievement and
character):  tailback Vavae Malepeai
John McKay Award (player with the most competitive spirit):  offensive tackle Austin Jackson, wide
receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown
Joe Collins Walk-on Award:  wide receiver Jake Russell
Chris Carlisle Courage Award:  snapper Jake Olson
Community Service Award:  tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe
Lifters Award:  offensive guard Jordan Austin (offense), outside linebacker Porter Gustin and inside
linebacker Reuben Peters (defense)
Captains:  safety Marvell Tell III, inside linebacker Cameron Smith, outside linebacker Porter Gustin,
center Toa Lobendahn