NFF Release

IRVING, Texas - Hardin-Simmons senior Harrison Foster and Mary Hardin-Baylor senior Ethan Rayfield have been named Semifiinalists for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy, released by the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) on Wednesday. 

The Award is college football’s premier scholar-athlete award and recognizes academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership. This year there are 177 semifinalists across all NCAA divisions and NAIA with 33 represented from NCAA Division III. 

Nominated by their schools, which are limited to one nominee each, candidates for the awards must be a senior who will complete his final year of eligibility in the 2025 season or a graduate student or graduate transfer who has already earned a degree and is participating in the 2025 season; have a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale; have outstanding football ability as a first team player or significant contributor; and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship. The class is selected each year by the NFF Awards Committee, which is comprised of a nationally recognized group of media, NFF College Football Hall of Famers and athletics administrators.

The NFF will announce 12-16 finialists on October 22nd and the winner will be named on December 9th.