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2026 William V. Campbell Trophy selection process

Overview

The National Football Foundation (NFF) began the 2026 selection process for the William V. Campbell Trophy, a premier scholar-athlete award, by announcing a record 206 semifinalists. This group, representing NCAA divisions and the NAIA, maintained a collective average GPA of 3.64.

Following the semifinalist announcement, the NFF identified 18 finalists. These individuals, selected from the initial pool, each receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. The final winner, to be announced at the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas on December 8, will receive an increased scholarship of $25,000.

Entities

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Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 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
[● 4 SOURCES] Each finalist will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. sicemdawgs.com · footballfoundation.org · www.news9.com · ohiostatebuckeyes.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Finalists were selected from a group of 206 semifinalists. broncosports.com · footballfoundation.org · www.news9.com
[● 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
[○ 1 SOURCE] The winner's postgraduate scholarship will be increased to $25,000. sicemdawgs.com

Timeline

6 days ago

[SPORTS] 6 sources
National Football Foundation announces 2026 Campbell Trophy finalists
The National Football Foundation has named 18 finalists for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy, honoring the top scholar-athletes in college football for academic, athletic, and leadership excellence.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 13 sources
National Football Foundation names record 206 Campbell Trophy semifinalists
The National Football Foundation announced a record 206 semifinalists for the 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy, recognizing the nation's top college football scholar-athletes.

Sources

broncosports.com · footballfoundation.org · msubobcats.com · news9.com · ohiostatebuckeyes.com · sicemdawgs.com