Nick Ford became the sixth player in University of Utah history to win the Morris Trophy in 2021. His Utah teammate Mika Tafua won the defensive award that year. Teammates have claimed the award in the same year on seven occasions in the history of the Morris Trophy. Ford was a three time All-Pac-12 selection as center during his career and anchored an offensive line that led the Utes to the 2021 Pac-12 championship and the Rose Bowl.