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Football Awards: Who Won Big This Week?
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Bronco Nagurski winner Jacob Rodriguez leads FBS with seven forced fumbles.
- Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia is first player in history to win award.
- Awards season culminates with Heisman Trophy announcement on Saturday.
College football is celebrating its top performers this week as various national awards are being presented. The prestigious Heisman Trophy, honoring the nation's best player since 1935, will be announced on Saturday, marking the climax of the season's accolades.
Several other significant awards have already found their recipients. Texas Tech's Jacob Rodriguez has been recognized with both the Bronco Nagurski Trophy for the best defensive player and the Butkus Award for the top linebacker, notably leading the FBS with seven forced fumbles. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia earned the award for the best upper-class quarterback, a first in the university's history, after a standout season.
The week's ceremonies are also highlighting top talents across different positions, including finalists for the Maxwell Award (player of the year), Biletnikoff Award (best wide receiver), and Davey O'Brien Award (best quarterback), among others. These presentations underscore the remarkable achievements of student-athletes across the collegiate landscape.
