116 College Football Players Named to 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

Several college football players have been named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which honors athletes who excel in community service, academics, and athletics. Louisiana's tight end Caden Jensen, Tennessee linebacker Bryson Eason, Penn State offensive lineman Cooper Cousins, Illinois linebacker Oluwadamilola Odeluga, and UTSA linebacker Camron Cooper are among the 116 nominees recognized for their leadership on and off the field. These players have contributed to community programs such as mentoring, hospital visits, scholarship initiatives, and cultural events, underscoring the award's emphasis on service. The Wuerffel Trophy, named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel, celebrates players who actively combine athletic performance with impactful community engagement and academic achievement. Their nominations highlight the growing culture of character and service within college football programs nationwide. As the 2025 season progresses, these athletes are poised to represent the ideal of the student-athlete both in competition and community involvement.