Six NAIA Football student-athletes nominated to the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

A record-breaking 197 nominees have been announced for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, the highest number in the award's 34-year history. College football student-athletes and head coaches from all levels are recognized for their commitment to community service and leadership beyond football.

Sam Acho, ESPN analyst, former NFL player, and 2010 Good Works Team member, praised the nominees, stating their commitment creates lasting change and inspires others.

This year's nominees are addressing critical issues including youth mentorship, mental wellness, homelessness, and healthcare access.

Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation for the second year to align the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognition with the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, honoring excellence in community service, academics, and athletics. Danny Wuerffel, namesake of the trophy, emphasized the significant "ripple effect" created by nearly 200 young athletes choosing to serve, noting their community leadership deserves recognition equal to their on-field performance.

The final roster of 23 award recipients will be announced in September. It will comprise 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Divisions II, III, and the NAIA, plus one head coach. A voting panel of former team members, head coaches, and journalists will select the team based on outstanding leadership on and off the field.

Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team honors college football players and staff for their off-field community efforts. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) leads all conferences with 89 selections since the award's inception, followed by the Atlantic Coast Conference (55) and the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (43). The University of Georgia has the most honorees (24), followed by Kentucky and Bethel (Minn.) with 18 each.