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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Sept. 10, 2024 – The Burlsworth Trophy announces its Walk-On of the Week for week two of the college football season. To be eligible for Burlsworth Trophy recognition a player must have begun his FBS (D1) college football career as a walk-on....
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Sept. 2, 2024 – Today the Burlsworth Trophy announces its first Walk-On of the Week winner. To be eligible for Burlsworth Trophy recognition a player must have begun his FBS (D1) college football career as a walk-on. Davis Warren, University of Michigan,...
Cody Schrader Named 2023 Burlsworth Trophy Winner Schrader Chosen by Burlsworth Trophy Selection Committee   BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 4, 2023 – Monday, Missouri running back Cody Schrader was named the fourteenth winner of the Burlsworth Trophy at a ceremony held...
Top Three Finalists Announced for Burlsworth Trophy Winner to be named December 4   FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Nov. 14, 2023 – The three finalists for the 14th annual Burlsworth Trophy have been selected and include James Madison University Noseguard James Carpenter, University of Oklahoma Wide Receiver Drake Stoops and University of Missouri Running Back Cody Schrader. Atotal of 74 universities from across the nation nominated a player for the 2023 award. Last week the list was narrowed to 10 semi-finalists. The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding college football player in America who began his career as a walk-on.   Burlsworth...
Burlsworth Trophy Announces Semifinalists     FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Nov. 7, 2023 – Today, the Burlsworth Trophy selection committee announces the top 10 semifinalists for the 2023 award. The Burlsworth Trophy is awarded to the most outstanding football player in America who...