Courtesy of UNLV Athletics

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – UNLV quarterback Cameron Friel is part of the official nominees list released Tuesday for the 2025 AFCA Allstate Good Team and Allstate Wuerffel Trophy.

College football student-athletes and head coaches from all levels of the sport are recognized for their commitment to community service and leadership beyond the gridiron.

Friel, a senior from Kaneohe, Hawaii, returns for his fifth and final season this fall with the Rebels. The 2021 Mountain West Freshman of the Year currently has the highest pass completion percentage in UNLV history at 64.0 and is the squad’s top community service performer off the field.

“I’ve been a part of this team, and these players aren’t just showing up, they’re standing out,” said Sam Acho, ESPN analyst, former NFL linebacker, author and 2010 Good Works Team member and Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient. “Their commitment to service creates lasting change and inspires the next generation.”

For the second year, Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to align two of college football’s most meaningful honors: the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. Together, they recognize student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in community service, academics and athletics.

“When nearly 200 young athletes choose to serve, it creates a ripple effect far beyond the game,” said Wuerffel, former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer for whom the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is named. “Their leadership in the community is just as worthy of recognition as their performance on the field.”

The final roster of 23 award recipients announced will be announced in September. A voting panel of former Good Works Team members, head coaches and journalists select the team roster based on outstanding leadership on and off the field.

Under the direction of first-year head coach Dan Mullen, the Rebels will kick off their 58th season of football August 23 by hosting Idaho State in the earliest game in program history.

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