Gough Named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

Football
7/31/2025 12:00:00 PM

ATLANTA, GA – Maryland lengthy snapper Ethan Gough has been named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, the group introduced on Thursday.

The award acknowledges school soccer gamers from throughout the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify neighborhood service, educational excellence and athletic achievement. Widely considered school soccer’s premier award for neighborhood service, the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy celebrates student-athletes who use their platforms to serve others and create optimistic change.

Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winner and University of Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel, who turned his soccer success right into a lifelong mission of service, the award displays his legacy of management and humanitarianism.

“Every year, I’m deeply moved by these student-athletes,” stated Wuerffel. “They lead with their heart. Each of our nominees is making a real difference in the lives of others, and their stories remind us what true greatness looks like.”

Gough is closely concerned in the neighborhood, engaged on the Gossett Fellows neighborhood service mission the place he served as the purpose particular person for a bunch of student-athletes that was in a position to elevate $1,200 to supply hygiene kits for fifth grade youngsters at an below resourced native elementary faculty. Gough has additionally volunteered his time on the Children’s National Hospital and performed a giant function within the SAAC canned meals drive in November 2024.

This summer time, Gough and teammate Daniel Owens partnered with Uplifting Athletes for Maryland’s Life For Life occasion to lift cash for uncommon illness analysis. Both gamers volunteered to shave their heads if the group raised $10,000 and due to Gough’s management, the group raised double their purpose.

Gough, who attended DeMatha Catholic previous to arriving in College Park, has been Maryland’s main lengthy snapper for every of the final three seasons. The senior helped punter Bryce McFerson end second within the Big Ten in punting common (45.1 yards) final yr.

Academically, Gough has graduated with a 3.804 GPA in Criminal Justice. He has been named to the CSC Academic All-District Team and has been an Academic All-Big Ten choice.

The 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy finalists and recipient shall be chosen by a nationwide voting committee, with enter from a fan vote. The 2025 recipient may even function Captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and shall be introduced dwell on The Home Depot College Football Awards present on December twelfth, airing on ESPN. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Presentation Gala will comply with on January 31, 2026, on the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

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