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National Football Foundation announces 2026 Campbell Trophy finalists
The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame have announced the 18 finalists for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy. Often referred to as the ‘Academic Heisman,’ the award recognizes the nation’s premier scholar-athlete based on academic success, on-field performance, and leadership.
The finalists were selected from a pool of 206 semifinalists across all NCAA divisions and the NAIA. Each finalist will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship as a member of the 2026 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class. The winner of the trophy will receive an increased scholarship of $25,000.
Notable finalists include: • Gunner Stockton (QB, Georgia) • Maddux Madsen (QB, Boise State) • Ethan Wesloski (LB, Oklahoma State) • Carson Hinzman (OL, Ohio State) • Byrum Brown (QB, Auburn) • Dante Moore (QB, Oregon)
The winner will be announced at the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on December 8 at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
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Archie Manning · Bellagio Resort & Casino · Las Vegas · National Football Foundation · William V. Campbell Trophy
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The winner will be announced at the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on December 8 in Las Vegas. sicemdawgs.com · www.news9.com · ohiostatebuckeyes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Finalists were selected from a group of 206 semifinalists. broncosports.com · footballfoundation.org · www.news9.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The winner's postgraduate scholarship will be increased to $25,000. sicemdawgs.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Each finalist will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. sicemdawgs.com · footballfoundation.org · www.news9.com · ohiostatebuckeyes.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The National Football Foundation announced 18 finalists for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy. sicemdawgs.com · broncosports.com · footballfoundation.org · www.news9.com · ohiostatebuckeyes.com