Multiple College Teams Feature Candidates on 2025 National Football Award Watchlists

As the 2025 college football season approaches, several standout players have been named to prestigious award watch lists, highlighting their potential impact. The Georgia Bulldogs have four defensive players—Daylen Everette, KJ Bolden, CJ Allen, and Christen Miller—on the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watchlist, aiming to bolster their defense. Meanwhile, the Football Writers Association of America named three Clemson Tigers—T.J. Parker, Avieon Terrell, and Peter Woods—to the Bronko Nagurski watch list, with Woods also on the Outland Trophy watch list. Penn State's backfield is notably strong, with quarterback Drew Allar and running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen all placed on the Maxwell Award watch list, recognizing the nation's best player regardless of position. This inclusion is supported by multiple sources, emphasizing their career achievements and expectations for the upcoming season. Additionally, Washington's Jonah Coleman and Demond Williams Jr. join the Maxwell Award watch list, which features a wide array of players from prominent conferences, reflecting the competitive landscape of college football in 2025.