Allstate, Wuerffel Foundation unify college football’s highest community service honors

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 17, 2024 – Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to bring together two of the most meaningful awards in college football.

The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy will honor a student-athlete who is inspired to serve others and make a positive impact on society. Together with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, whose 2024 nominees are announced below, the awards will mark college football’s premier honors for community service.

“Student-athletes deserve recognition for their contributions both in and out of sports” said Troy Hawkes, Allstate executive vice president and general manager. “The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy doubles down on Allstate’s commitment to celebrating college football athletes for outstanding performance on the field, in the classroom, and in their community.”

The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy

The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for community service, is presented annually to the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field. Named after Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Danny Wuerffel, the award honors the former NFL quarterback’s commitment to inspiring greater service and unity in the world.

“Our partnership with Allstate and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team builds upon the purposeful impact of these awards,” said Wuerffel. “We want to inspire college athletes to be community-minded, live for others, and sacrifice their own interests for the benefit of other people.”

The 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient will be selected by a national voting committee and announced on The Home Depot/ESPN College Football Awards Show in December. Only FBS players elected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team are eligible for the honor, which replaces the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain.

Established in 2005, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the first Wuerffel Trophy, awarded to Rudy Niswanger of LSU, followed by eighteen recipients. Georgia’s Ladd McConkey was most recently honored with the award and named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team in 2023. Throughout this season, the Wuerffel Foundation will reflect on these first nineteen recipients and honor the history of college football’s premier award for community service.

The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football athletes for their unwavering commitment to community service and their “good works” off the field. This year’s 178 nominees champion causes including mental health awareness, youth mentorship, hunger relief, domestic abuse prevention, and many more. In addition to being actively involved with a charitable organization or service group, each player must also maintain strong academic standing to be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.

“You’ll never regret making someone else’s life better,” said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, 2008 Wuerffel Trophy recipient, and 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team member. “Year after year, I’m inspired by these incredible nominees who go above and beyond to help others.”

The final roster of 23 award recipients announced later in September will bring together:

  • 11 players from the NCAA FBS
  • 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • 1 honorary head coach

All members are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members, current and former head coaches and journalists who look for exceptional leadership on and off the football field.

Fans can join the conversation on social media with #GoodWorksTeam throughout the season.

The 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominees are:

Football Bowl Subdivision (D-I)

Name School
Anderson Castle Appalachian State University
Leif Fautanu Arizona State University
Justin Parks Arkansas State University
Andre Miller Army West Point
Luke Deal Auburn University
Kyler Jordan Baylor University
Alexander Teubner Boise State University
Donovan Ezeiruaku Boston College
Jordan Oladokun Bowling Green State University
Connor Pay BYU
Dominic Serapiglia Central Michigan University
Bryce Kennon Charlotte
Barrett Carter Clemson University
Elijah Morris East Carolina University
David Carter Jr. Eastern Michigan University
Jacob Merrifield Florida Atlantic University
Maurice Smith Florida State University
Dean Clark Fresno State
David Dallas Georgia Southern University
Clayton Powell-Lee Georgia Tech
James Bomba Indiana University
Beau Freyler Iowa State University
Jacob Dobbs James Madison University
Austin Moore Kansas State University
Cam Golden Kent State University
Quinton Cooley Liberty University
Zach Zimos Louisiana Tech University
Will Campbell LSU
Logan Osburn Marshall University
Nathan Carter Michigan State University
Nicholas Vattiato Middle Tennessee State University
Nick Barr-Mira Mississippi State University
Brandon Cleveland NC State University
Allen Ortiz New Mexico State University
Cade Haberman Northern Illinois University
Xander Mueller Northwestern University
Seth McLaughlin Ohio State University
Alan Bowman Oklahoma State University
Stephon Dubose-Bourne Old Dominion University
JJ Pegues Ole Miss
Josh Green Oregon State University
Nick Dawkins Penn State University
Gus Hartwig Purdue University
Dean Connors Rice University
Mekhi Shaw San Diego State University
Jalen Apalit-Williams San Jose State University
Jonathan McGill SMU
Tristan Sinclair Stanford University
Justin Barron Syracuse University
NaNa Osafo-Mensah TCU
Andrew McIlquham Temple University
Albert Regis Texas A&M University
Tahj Brooks Texas Tech University
Peyton Higgins Troy University
Patrick Jenkins Tulane University
Zaire Flournoy UAB
William Wells UCF
Chase Griffin UCLA
Valentin Senn UConn
Taji Johnson University at Buffalo
Tim Keenan III University of Alabama
Noah Fifita University of Arizona
Cam Ball University of Arkansas
Jaydn Ott University of California
Luke Kandra University of Cincinnati
Shane Cokes University of Colorado
Graham Mertz University of Florida
Malaki Starks University of Georgia
Brayden Schager University of Hawai’i
Kenenna Odeluga University of Illinois
Jay Higgins University of Iowa
Jared Casey University of Kansas
J.J. Weaver University of Kentucky
K.C. Ossai University of Louisiana
Ashton Gillotte University of Louisville
Dante Trader Jr. University of Maryland
An’Darius Coffey University of Memphis
Jaden Harris University of Miami
Davis Warren University of Michigan
Mark Crawford University of Minnesota
Kristian Williams University of Missouri
Isaac Gifford University of Nebraska
Patrick Garwo III University of Nevada
Caleb Medford University of New Mexico
Kaimon Rucker University of North Carolina
Jett Duncan University of North Texas
Jack Kiser University of Notre Dame
Gavin Sawchuk University of Oklahoma
Matthew Bedford University of Oregon
Brandon George University of Pittsburgh
Jaden Voisin University of South Alabama
Alex Huntley University of South Carolina
Immanuel Hickman University of South Florida
Zachariah Branch University of Southern California
Bru McCoy University of Tennessee
Hayden Conner University of Texas
Michael Denning University of Toledo
Tao Johnson University of Utah
Will Bettridge University of Virginia
Hunter Wohler University of Wisconsin
Will Pelissier University of Wyoming
Jackson Woodard UNLV
Jacob Garcia Utah State University
De’Corian “JT” Clark UTSA
Richie Hoskins Vanderbilt University
Jaylin Lane Virginia Tech
Justin Cody Wake Forest University
Dean Janikowski Washington State University
Garrett Greene West Virginia University
Dalvin Smith Western Kentucky University
Boone Bonnema Western Michigan University

Combined Divisions (FCS, D-II, D-III & NAIA)

Name School
Isaiah Knowles Albany State University
Dru Johnson Ashland University
Chandler Kirton Austin Peay State University
Gavin Thorpe Beloit College
Javhi Blomquist Benedictine College
Aaron Ellingson Bethel University (Minn.)
Robert Coury Carnegie Mellon University
Major Williams Carson-Newman University
Bryce Lowe Carthage College
Logan Mont Central College
Tanner Volk Central Washington University
Christo Kelly College of the Holy Cross
Maxwell Van Fleet Cornell University
Braxton Lacher Dakota State University
Micah Green Dartmouth College
Julian Rawlins Davidson College
John Siggins East Stroudsburg University
Caleb Curtain Elon University
Ethan Kowalski Hobart College
Gerald Comedy Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Clayton Mosher Indiana Wesleyan University
Matt Wrather John Carroll University
Thomas Grehan Johns Hopkins University
Nick Jackson Marist College
Tommy Mellott Montana State University
Isaac Pingel Morningside University
Henry Daniel North Carolina A&T State University
Cam Miller North Dakota State University
Josh Hurst Ohio Wesleyan University
Gavin Davis-Smith Sacramento State
Jake Schwinghammer Saint John’s University
DJ Brown Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Hunter Hayes Springfield College
Matt DeVirgilio Stonehill College
Evan Salvaggio SUNY Morrisville
Sebestyen Balassy The College of Wooster
Will Duncanson Tufts University
Matthew Palazzo Tusculum University
Quinterrius Tanksley Union Commonwealth University
Ryan Williams University of Arkansas at Monticello
David Walker University of Central Arkansas
Brock Gingrich University of Delaware
Sam Weihrauch University of Findlay
Curtis Cox University of Minnesota Duluth
Tyler Echeverry University of Mount Union
Jaden Norby University of North Dakota
Wayne Galloway University of Richmond
Daniel McLaurin University of St. Francis (IL)
Jacob Wildermuth University of St. Thomas
Sam Hafner Valparaiso University
Charles Wesley Wayne State University
Brice Butler Westminster College
Charles Grant William & Mary
Liam Bryant William Penn University
Justin Fleming Winston-Salem State University
Mason Shipp Yale University

Head Coach

Name School
Jeff Monken Army West Point
Josh Anderson Dakota State University
Paul Tortorella Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dave Doeren NC State University
Vincent Brown North Carolina A&T State University
Gary Fasching Saint John’s University
Fran Brown Syracuse University
Willie Fritz University of Houston
Bret Bielema University of Illinois
Lance Leipold University of Kansas
Marcus Freeman University of Notre Dame

About the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the 2008 season.

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) leads all conferences with 84 selections to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team since it began in 1992. The SEC is followed by the Atlantic Coast Conference with 55 selections and the Big 12 Conference and Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, both with 41 selections. Georgia is in first place with 23 honorees to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The Bulldogs are followed by Kentucky and Bethel (Minn.) with 17 honorees. 

About the AFCA

The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) was founded in 1922 and currently has more than 11,000 members around the world ranging from the high school level to the professional ranks. According to its constitution, the AFCA was formed, in part, to “maintain the highest possible standards in football and in the coaching profession” and to “provide a forum for the discussion and study of all matters pertaining to football.”

For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Request Form.

About the Wuerffel Foundation

The Wuerffel Foundation is dedicated to supporting Danny Wuerffel’s mission to inspire greater service and unity in the world, built on the three values of excellence, service and humility. As a recognized humanitarian, Danny mentors community leaders and connects them with philanthropic resources. The foundation annually presents the prestigious Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football’s premier award for community service, and hosts the Desire Cup and PickleBowl events.

About the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy

The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, a member of the National College Football Awards Association, is college football’s premier award for community service. The trophy is presented annually by the Wuerffel Foundation to the FBS player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field. Named after Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Danny Wuerffel, the award honors his commitment to inspiring greater service and unity in the world. Established in 2005, the Wuerffel Trophy is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Wuerffel led the University of Florida to four SEC Championships and the 1996 National Championship. As a humanitarian, he continues to inspire leaders to positively impact their communities. Danny currently serves as President of the Wuerffel Foundation and Executive Director of Desire Street Ministries. An avid pickleball player, he was drafted as a professional within the National Pickleball League and hosts celebrity pro-am “PickleBowl” tournaments.

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