2025 Football Watch Lists

Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List (exemplifies community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement)
Marco Notarainni, Sr., LB, Boise State
Jordan Brown, Sr., WR, Fresno State
Taniela Latu, Sr., LB, San José State
Cameron Friel, Sr., QB, UNLV
Bronson Olevao Jr., Jr., LB, Utah State
Evan Svoboda, Sr., TE, Wyoming

Biletnikoff Award (outstanding receiver)
Cade Harris, Sr., WR, Air Force
Jordan Napier, So., WR, San Diego State
Danny Scudero, So., WR, San José State
Braden Pegan, Jr., WR, Utah State
Semifinalist
Danny Scudero, So., WR, San José State

Bronko Nagurski Trophy (defensive player of the year)
Jayden Virgin-Morgan, Jr., EDGE, Boise State
Jordan Pollard, Sr., LB, San José State
Trey White, Jr., EDGE, San Diego State

Chuck Bednarik Award (outstanding defensive player)
A’Marion McCoy, Sr., CB, Boise State
Jayden Virgin-Morgan, Jr., EDGE, Boise State
Al’zillion Hamilton, Sr., CB, Fresno State
Trey White, Jr., EDGE, San Diego State
Jordan Pollard, Sr., LB, San José State
Aamaris Brown, Sr., DB, UNLV

Comeback Player of the Year
Sire Gaines, R-Fr., RB, Boise State
Camryn Bracha, Sr., DB, Fresno State
Josiah Freeman, Sr., WR, Fresno State

Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award
Maddux Madsen, Jr., Boise State
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Jr., Colorado State
Micah Alejado, R-Fr., Hawai‘i
Anthony Colandrea, Jr., UNLV
Bryson Barnes, Gr., Utah State
Class of 2025
Anthony Colandrea, Jr., UNLV
Bryson Barnes, Gr., Utah State

Doak Walker Award (most outstanding running back)
Sire Gaines, R-Fr., Boise State
Justin Marshall, So., Colorado State
Bryson Donelson, So., Fresno State
Jai’Den Thomas, Jr., UNLV
Semifinalist
Lucky Sutton, Jr., San Diego State

Dodd Trophy (Head coach who enjoys success on the gridiron while stressing the importance of scholarship, leadership and integrity)
Spencer Danielson, Boise State

Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List (top offensive player who exhibits integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship, drive, community and tenacity; must also be born in Texas and/or graduated from a Texas High School and/or played at a Texas-based junior college or currently playing at Texas D1 four-year college)
Latrell Caples, Sr., WR, Boise State
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Jr., QB, Colorado State
Pofele Ashlock, Jr., WR, Hawai‘i
Damon Bankston, Sr., RB, New Mexico
Myles Kitt-Denton, Sr., WR, San Diego State
Leland Smith, Jr., WR, San José State
JoJo Earle, Sr., WR, UNLV
Troy Omeire, Sr., WR, UNLV
Alex Orji, Jr., QB, UNLV
Kaden Anderson, So., QB, Wyoming

George Munger Coach of the Year Award
Semifinalist
Sean Lewis, San Diego State

Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List
Marco Notarainni, Sr., LB, Boise State
Owen Long, So., LB, Colorado State
Landon Sims, Sr., RB, Hawai‘i
Jalen Apalit-Williams, Sr., DB, San José State

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (top senior/upperclassman quarterback)
Maddux Madsen, Jr., Boise State
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, Jr., Colorado State
E.J. Warner, Sr., Fresno State
Walker Eget, Sr., San José State

Lombardi Award (outstanding lineman)
Payton Zdroik, Sr., DT, Air Force
Kage Casey, Jr., OT, Boise State
Jayden Virgin-Morgan, Jr., EDGE, Boise State
Jack Walsh, Sr., C, Wyoming

Lott IMPACT Trophy (top defensive player who makes an IMPACT [Integrity, Maturity, Performance, Academics, Community and Tenacity] in both character and performance)
Jayden Virgin-Morgan, Jr., EDGE, Boise State

Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award
Dylan Lynch, Sr., Fresno State
Semifinalists
Kansei Matsuzawa, Sr., Hawai‘i
Gabe Plascencia, Sr., San Diego State
Finalist
Kansei Matsuzawa, Sr., Hawai‘i

Mackey Award (outstanding tight end)
Matt Lauter, Sr., Boise State
John Michael Gyllenborg, Sr., Wyoming

Manning Award (top quarterback)
Maddux Madsen, Jr., QB, Boise State

Maxwell Award (outstanding player)
Maddux Madsen, Jr., QB, Boise State
Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas, Jr., RB, UNLV

Outland Trophy (best interior lineman)
Kage Casey, Jr., Boise State
Jack Walsh, Sr., Wyoming

Patrick Mannelly Award (best long snapper)
Mason Hutton, Sr., Boise State
Wesley Brown, Sr., Fresno State
Semifinalist
Mason Hutton, Sr., Boise State

Paul Hornung Award (most versatile player)
Marcus Bellon, Sr., WR/PR, Nevada
Jordan Napier, So., WR/RS, San Diego State

Paycom Jim Thorpe Award (best defensive back)
Ty Benefield, Jr., S, Boise State
A’Marion McCoy, Sr., CB, Boise State
Al’zillion Hamilton, Sr., CB, Fresno State
Semifinalist
Chris Johnson, Sr., CB, San Diego State

Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award
Matt Entz, Fresno State
Dan Mullen, UNLV

Polynesian College Football Player of the Year
Braxton Fely, Sr., DL, Boise State
Pofele Ashlock, Jr., WR, Hawai‘i
Peter Manuma, Sr., DB, Hawai‘i
James Milovale, Sr., OL, Hawai‘i
Kuao Pelhopa, Sr., OL, Hawai‘i
Nelson Ropati, Sr., DT, Nevada
Tano Letuli, Jr., LB, San Diego State
Gafa Faga, Sr., DT, San José State
Peseti Lapuaho, Sr., OT, San José State
Taniela Latu, Sr., LB, San José State
Quincy Likio, Sr., DE, San José State
Kahanu Davis, Sr., WR, Utah State

Ray Guy Award (punter of the year)
Luke Freer, Sr., Air Force
Bryan Hansen, Jr., Colorado State
Billy Gowers, Fr., Hawai‘i
Bailey Ettridge, Fr., Nevada
Daniel Hughes, So., New Mexico
Hunter Green, Jr., San Diego State
Trent Carrizosa, Jr., San José State
Semifinalists
Luke Freer, Sr., Air Force
Daniel Hughes, So., New Mexico

Rimington Trophy (outstanding center)
Costen Cooley, Sr., Air Force
Jacob Spomer, Sr., Fresno State

Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year
Sire Gaines, R-Fr., RB, Boise State

Walter Camp Award (player of the year)
Maddux Madsen, Jr., QB, Boise State
Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas, Jr., RB, UNLV