Northbrook, Illinois, September 16, 2025 – Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) today announced the 2025 Allstate AFCA GoodWorks®®, honoring 22 college football players and a head coach in recognition of their extraordinary commitment to community service.
This year’s team is selected from a record 195 nominees submitted by the National University Athletic Information Director and Coach, focusing on purposeful student-athletes, from engaging with substance abuse to creating opportunities for youth and families.
University of Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables is an honorary coach this year, recognized for his transformation of his plans while driving service and leadership in the field.
Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy champion, good work team member in 2009, 2008 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy winner:
“These young people are passionate leaders who serve others with their hearts. It’s an honor to celebrate the many ways they make their community better.”
Craig Bohl, Executive Director of AFCA:
“Coach Venables is building a culture of excellence beyond football. We congratulate him and these student-athletes on becoming a good working team at Allstate Allstate AFCA in 2025.”
Meet the 2025 ALLSTATE AFCA GOOD WARK TEL team
Selected by a voting team of former outstanding team members, head coaches and journalists, this year’s team includes:
- 11 players in NCAA Football Bowl Segment (FBS)
- 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Segment (FCS), II, III and National Intercollege Athletic Association (NAIA)
- 1 Honorary Head Coach: University of Oklahoma Brent Venables
The complete team roster and its community service stories can be found on ESPN.com/allstate. Spotlight winners include:
- Chandler Rivers, Duke University (CB): A summer camp for over 200 kids was held in Texas, integrating football with skills training and role building.
- Michael Taaffe, University of Texas (DB): In honor of his friend Jake Ehlinger, he founded the “Taaffe’s Fentanyl Awareness Tackle” and turned all the tackles into a donation to Texas to fentanyl.
- Terian Williams II of Bucknell University (DB): Founded the It Occupy Country Family Foundation, which helps families in Atlanta, including Father’s Day events that provide dad with free shoes, shirts and meals to experience homelessness.
- Nolan Ulm, Eastern Washington University (WR): Through mom, $23,000 was raised for single mothers, contributing more than 100 volunteer hours a year.
Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and Excellent Team Captain
The following year, Allstate worked with the Wuerffel Foundation to unify the most meaningful community service honors of college football: the Allstate AFCA Good Works team and the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy.
Fans can vote on ESPN.com/allstate by November 10 as one of the 11 FBS winners who will be named the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Recipient and serve as the Good Works team captain, recognizing their leadership, performance, and impacting the field.
Danny Wuerffel, former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, the same name character for the College Football Hall of Fame and the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy:
“It’s really incredible to hear the service stories of these young people. From mentoring youth to supporting mental health, we’re excited to see which of these servant leaders will receive this year’s Allstate Wuerffel trophy.”
About Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
The Allstate AFCA Good Works team was founded in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the additional effort made by college football players and student support staff off the field. The AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to pay tribute to college football players who have paid more miles for those in need. Allstate strives to present awards starting in the 2008 season.
Since its inception in 1992, the Southeast Conference (SEC) has led all meetings for all meetings with 91 choices on the Allstate AFCA Good Works team. Subsequently, the SEC held the Atlantic Coast Conference, held 58 trials and inter-school athletic conferences in Minnesota, and offered 45 options. Georgia first received 24 winners from the Allstate AFCA Good Works team. The Bulldogs were followed by Kentucky and Bethel (Minnesota), with 19 winners.
About AFCA
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) was founded in 1922 and currently has more than 11,000 high school level members to the career level worldwide. According to its constitution, the AFCA was formed in part to “maintain the highest standards in football and coaching careers” and to “provide a forum for discussing and studying all matters related to football.” For more information about the AFCA, visit www.afca.com. If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, become an AFCA member. You can find more information about membership and specific member benefits AFCA membership overview Page. If you are going to join, please fill in AFCA membership requirements form.
About Wuerffel Foundation
The Wuerffel Foundation is committed to supporting Danny Wuerffel’s mission to inspire greater service and solidarity in the world, built on three values of excellence, service and humility. As a recognized humanitarian, Danny directs community leaders and connects them to philanthropic resources. The Foundation awards the prestigious Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, the Community Service Award for College Football, and hosts the Desire Cup and Pickle event.
About Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
this Allstate Wuerffel Trophyis a member of the National College Rugby Award Association and is the Prime Minister of College Rugby Community Service. The Wuerffel Foundation presents trophys to FBS players every year, which best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on occasion and off-court. Named after Heisman Trophy winners and College Football Hall of Fame members Danny Wuerffelthe award recognizes his commitment to inspiring greater service and solidarity in the world. The Wuerffel Trophy was founded in 2005 and will celebrate its 21st anniversary this year. Wuerffel led the University of Florida to four SEC titles and a national title in 1996. As humanitarian, he continues to inspire leaders to have a positive impact on the community. Danny currently serves as Chairman and Executive Director of the Wuerffel Foundation Desire on the streets. He is an avid kimchi player, selected as a professional in the National Pickled Players League and hosted the Celebrity Pro-Am “Picklebowl” Championship.
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