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

• Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® honor community service leaders with coveted collegiate awards.
• 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team announces a record 178 nominees, representing players and coaches from colleges and universities across the country.

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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)

NameSchool
Anderson CastleAppalachian State University
Leif FautanuArizona State University
Justin ParksArkansas State University
Andre MillerArmy West Point
Luke DealAuburn University
Kyler JordanBaylor University
Alexander TeubnerBoise State University
Donovan EzeiruakuBoston College
Jordan OladokunBowling Green State University
Connor PayBYU
Dominic SerapigliaCentral Michigan University
Bryce KennonCharlotte
Barrett CarterClemson University
Elijah MorrisEast Carolina University
David Carter Jr.Eastern Michigan University
Jacob MerrifieldFlorida Atlantic University
Maurice SmithFlorida State University
Dean ClarkFresno State
David DallasGeorgia Southern University
Clayton Powell-LeeGeorgia Tech
James BombaIndiana University
Beau FreylerIowa State University
Jacob DobbsJames Madison University
Austin MooreKansas State University
Cam GoldenKent State University
Quinton CooleyLiberty University
Zach ZimosLouisiana Tech University
Will CampbellLSU
Logan OsburnMarshall University
Nathan CarterMichigan State University
Nicholas VattiatoMiddle Tennessee State University
Nick Barr-MiraMississippi State University
Brandon ClevelandNC State University
Allen OrtizNew Mexico State University
Cade HabermanNorthern Illinois University
Xander MuellerNorthwestern University
Seth McLaughlinOhio State University
Alan BowmanOklahoma State University
Stephon Dubose-BourneOld Dominion University
JJ PeguesOle Miss
Josh GreenOregon State University
Nick DawkinsPenn State University
Gus HartwigPurdue University
Dean ConnorsRice University
Mekhi ShawSan Diego State University
Jalen Apalit-WilliamsSan Jose State University
Jonathan McGillSMU
Tristan SinclairStanford University
Justin BarronSyracuse University
NaNa Osafo-MensahTCU
Andrew McIlquhamTemple University
Albert RegisTexas A&M University
Tahj BrooksTexas Tech University
Peyton HigginsTroy University
Patrick JenkinsTulane University
Zaire FlournoyUAB
William WellsUCF
Chase GriffinUCLA
Valentin SennUConn
Taji JohnsonUniversity at Buffalo
Tim Keenan IIIUniversity of Alabama
Noah FifitaUniversity of Arizona
Cam BallUniversity of Arkansas
Jaydn OttUniversity of California
Luke KandraUniversity of Cincinnati
Shane CokesUniversity of Colorado
Graham MertzUniversity of Florida
Malaki StarksUniversity of Georgia
Brayden SchagerUniversity of Hawai’i
Kenenna OdelugaUniversity of Illinois
Jay HigginsUniversity of Iowa
Jared CaseyUniversity of Kansas
J.J. WeaverUniversity of Kentucky
K.C. OssaiUniversity of Louisiana
Ashton GillotteUniversity of Louisville
Dante Trader Jr.University of Maryland
An’Darius CoffeyUniversity of Memphis
Jaden HarrisUniversity of Miami
Davis WarrenUniversity of Michigan
Mark CrawfordUniversity of Minnesota
Kristian WilliamsUniversity of Missouri
Isaac GiffordUniversity of Nebraska
Patrick Garwo IIIUniversity of Nevada
Caleb MedfordUniversity of New Mexico
Kaimon RuckerUniversity of North Carolina
Jett DuncanUniversity of North Texas
Jack KiserUniversity of Notre Dame
Gavin SawchukUniversity of Oklahoma
Matthew BedfordUniversity of Oregon
Brandon GeorgeUniversity of Pittsburgh
Jaden VoisinUniversity of South Alabama
Alex HuntleyUniversity of South Carolina
Immanuel HickmanUniversity of South Florida
Zachariah BranchUniversity of Southern California
Bru McCoyUniversity of Tennessee
Hayden ConnerUniversity of Texas
Michael DenningUniversity of Toledo
Tao JohnsonUniversity of Utah
Will BettridgeUniversity of Virginia
Hunter WohlerUniversity of Wisconsin
Will PelissierUniversity of Wyoming
Jackson WoodardUNLV
Jacob GarciaUtah State University
De’Corian “JT” ClarkUTSA
Richie HoskinsVanderbilt University
Jaylin LaneVirginia Tech
Justin CodyWake Forest University
Dean JanikowskiWashington State University
Garrett GreeneWest Virginia University
Dalvin SmithWestern Kentucky University
Boone BonnemaWestern Michigan University

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

NameSchool
Isaiah KnowlesAlbany State University
Dru JohnsonAshland University
Chandler KirtonAustin Peay State University
Gavin ThorpeBeloit College
Javhi BlomquistBenedictine College
Aaron EllingsonBethel University (Minn.)
Robert CouryCarnegie Mellon University
Major WilliamsCarson-Newman University
Bryce LoweCarthage College
Logan MontCentral College
Tanner VolkCentral Washington University
Christo KellyCollege of the Holy Cross
Maxwell Van FleetCornell University
Braxton LacherDakota State University
Micah GreenDartmouth College
Julian RawlinsDavidson College
John SigginsEast Stroudsburg University
Caleb CurtainElon University
Ethan KowalskiHobart College
Gerald ComedyIndiana University of Pennsylvania
Clayton MosherIndiana Wesleyan University
Matt WratherJohn Carroll University
Thomas GrehanJohns Hopkins University
Nick JacksonMarist College
Tommy MellottMontana State University
Isaac PingelMorningside University
Henry DanielNorth Carolina A&T State University
Cam MillerNorth Dakota State University
Josh HurstOhio Wesleyan University
Gavin Davis-SmithSacramento State
Jake SchwinghammerSaint John’s University
DJ BrownSoutheastern Oklahoma State University
Hunter HayesSpringfield College
Matt DeVirgilioStonehill College
Evan SalvaggioSUNY Morrisville
Sebestyen BalassyThe College of Wooster
Will DuncansonTufts University
Matthew PalazzoTusculum University
Quinterrius TanksleyUnion Commonwealth University
Ryan WilliamsUniversity of Arkansas at Monticello
David WalkerUniversity of Central Arkansas
Brock GingrichUniversity of Delaware
Sam WeihrauchUniversity of Findlay
Curtis CoxUniversity of Minnesota Duluth
Tyler EcheverryUniversity of Mount Union
Jaden NorbyUniversity of North Dakota
Wayne GallowayUniversity of Richmond
Daniel McLaurinUniversity of St. Francis (IL)
Jacob WildermuthUniversity of St. Thomas
Sam HafnerValparaiso University
Charles WesleyWayne State University
Brice ButlerWestminster College
Charles GrantWilliam & Mary
Liam BryantWilliam Penn University
Justin FlemingWinston-Salem State University
Mason ShippYale University

Head Coach

NameSchool
Jeff MonkenArmy West Point
Josh AndersonDakota State University
Paul TortorellaIndiana University of Pennsylvania
Dave DoerenNC State University
Vincent BrownNorth Carolina A&T State University
Gary FaschingSaint John’s University
Fran BrownSyracuse University
Willie FritzUniversity of Houston
Bret BielemaUniversity of Illinois
Lance LeipoldUniversity of Kansas
Marcus FreemanUniversity 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.