Record Watch List for Wuerffel, Maxwell Awards

A record 116 college football players have been named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which honors excellence in community service, academics, and athletic performance. Noteworthy nominees include Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein, Penn State lineman Cooper Cousins, and Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles, all recognized for their leadership on and off the field. Holstein and Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton, both coming off strong seasons, are also on the Maxwell Award Watch List alongside Iowa's Mark Gronowski, a transfer with a decorated FCS background. The Wuerffel Trophy winner will be announced at the Home Depot College Football Awards on December 12, followed by a gala in Atlanta on January 31. These watch lists underscore the dual emphasis on athletic potential and societal impact among top college football student-athletes. The expanded lists reflect growing recognition of contributions beyond just playing performance.