USC’s Micah Banuelos Named to 2025 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Watch List

LOS ANGELES – USC offensive lineman Micah Banuelos has been named to the 2025 Hispanic College Football Player of the Year Watch List. This award, offered by the Hispanic Football Hall of Fame, is offered to essentially the most excellent school soccer participant of Hispanic ancestry.

Banuelos, a redshirt sophomore, has seen motion on the offensive line in each sport this season, together with two begins (Georgia Southern and Illinois). He has performed 198 snaps this season by means of 5 video games.  

 

In USC’s electrical offense, Banuelos has helped the Trojans common 338.0 passing yards per sport, whereas averaging 227.0 yards on the bottom. USC is ranked No. 3 within the nation in scoring offense, averaging 48.4 factors per sport. Banuelos’ go blocking has allowed USC quarterback Jayden Maiava to go 98-for-139 (.705) for 1,587 yards and 11 TDs. His run blocking has allowed seven totally different Trojans to attain a complete of 17 speeding touchdowns up to now this season. The line has protected Maiava nicely as he has been sacked simply 3 instances all season.

 

The inaugural College Football Watch List acknowledges 15 standout Hispanic athletes who’re making a major affect throughout the 2025 season. Each participant has earned a beginning function and demonstrated excellence on and off the sector.

The Hispanic Football Hall of Fame, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group, was based in 2025 to have a good time and honor the achievements of Hispanic gamers, coaches and contributors within the sport of soccer. Its mission is to protect historical past, showcase excellence and encourage future generations by highlighting the cultural and athletic contributions of Hispanics to the sport in any respect ranges.