The 2025 college football regular season and conference championships came to an end over the weekend. Before bowl games and the College Football Playoff begin over the next two weeks, the top players from the 2025 campaign will be honored as awards are doled across the country this week.
There are a bevy of college football awards handed out each year, with every position having the opportunity to receive an award. Of course, with players from over 130 programs in contention each year, only the best will end up getting honored.
The majority of awards will be given out on Dec. 12, and the most prestigious honor, the Heisman trophy will be announced on Dec. 13 during a special ceremony in New York.
Without further ado, here’s a look the 2025 college football award winners.
College Football Award Winners 2025
A list of finalists for the awards can be viewed here.
| Award | Award Description | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Eddie Robinson Award | FCS coach of the year | Kevin Cahill, Lehigh |
| Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award | Best upperclassman quarterback in college football | Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt |
| Lott IMPACT Trophy | Defensive player of the year athletically and with personal character | Caleb Downs, Ohio State |
| Lombari Award | College football lineman of the year | TBA on Dec. 10 |
| Paul Hornung Award | Most versatile player in college football | TBA on Dec. 11 |
| Chuck Bednarik Award | Defensive player of the year | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Bilentnikoff Award | Best receiver in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award | Best kicker in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Ray Guy Award | Best punter in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Maxwell Award | Most outstanding player in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award | Best quarterback in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Outland Trophy | Best interior offensive lineman in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Jim Thorpe Award | Best defensive back in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Doak Walker Award | Best running back in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Coach of the Year | Best coach in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Disney Spirit Award | Most inspirational player, team or figure in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Walter Camp Award | Most outstanding player in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| The Buddy Teevens Award | Coach that makes an lasting impact on and off the field | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| William V. Campbell Trophy | Top scholar-athlete in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| John Mackey Award | Best tight end in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Rimington Trophy | Most outstanding center in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Wuerrfel Trophy | Most impactful leader in community service | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Burlsworth Trophy | Best player that began as a walk-on | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Butkus Award | Most impactful linebacker in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Nagurski Trophy | Best defensive player in college football | TBA on Dec. 12 |
| Heisman Trophy | Best player in college football | TBA on Dec. 13 |
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia might not have seen his Commodores advance to the CFP, but he wins the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award after a tremendous 2025 campaign that saw him complete 71.2% of his passes for 3,192 yards, 27 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He also rushed for 826 yards and nine touchdowns. Pavia is in contention for other awards, including the Heisman.
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