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College football: Montgomery Named 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
Montgomery is among semifinalists for the nation’s top football scholar-athlete award, which includes a $18,000 postgraduate scholarship for finalists.
- On Tuesday, the National Football Foundation named University of Iowa linebacker Jayden Montgomery a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, an award recognizing the nation's top scholar-athlete.
- Candidates must maintain a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale while demonstrating exceptional football ability and leadership. The Campbell Trophy winner receives a $25,000 scholarship; finalists earn $18,000 postgraduate awards.
- Montgomery, a Suamico, Wisconsin native, leads an Iowa defense allowing just 4.3 points per game. The six-time Dean's List honoree was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2024 and 2025.
- During his collegiate career, the linebacker volunteered with CommUnity Crisis Services, Make-A-Wish, and the Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. He represented Iowa student-athletes at the Big Ten Leadership Conference in Chicago.
- The NFF will announce 12-16 finalists on Oct. 21, with selected student-athletes traveling to the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on Dec. 9.
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College football: Montgomery Named 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
IOWA CITY — University of Iowa fifth-year linebacker Jayden Montgomery has been named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, it was announced Tuesday by the National Football Foundation. The honor is awarded annually to the nation’s top scholar…
Montgomery Named 2026 William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
Edited release 09/24/26 University of Iowa fifth-year linebacker Jayden Montgomery has been named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. The honor, announced Tuesday by the National Football Foundation, is awarded annually to the nation’s top
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