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The 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PST at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The annual celebration will provide the stage for the induction of the NFF 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class; the presentation of the 2025 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments; the awarding of the 36th NFF William V. Campbell Trophy® to the nation's top football scholar-athlete; and the bestowing of the NFF Major Awards.

• Click here (LINK TBA) to watch the Dec. 9 Press Conference live on ESPN+ from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST. Afterwards visit the NFF YouTube Channel for clips.
• Click here (LINK TBA) to watch the Dec. 9 NFF Annual Awards Dinner live on ESPN+ from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PST. Afterwards visit the NFF YouTube Channel for clips.
• Click here for real-time photos from the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner (Credit: National Football Foundation/Lucas Peltier).
• Click here for photos from 2025 NFF Annual Awards Press Conference (Credit: National Football Foundation/Melissa Macatee).
• Click here for additional photos at the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner and other events surrounding the festivities (Credit: National Football Foundation/Dr. Reed Hogan)
• Click here for additional photos from the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner (Credit: National Football Foundation/Melissa Macatee).
• Click here for NFF Logos for use in broadcasts and in online and print articles.

See below for downloadable links to video clips of the individual honorees. 

Links to one-on-one video interviews with each honoree will be emailed to a targeted distribution list in addition to being posted below. Please email news@footballfoundation.com to be added to a targeted distribution list.

 
A press conference featuring the 2025 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will take place at 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PST on Dec. 9 in Bellagio Ballrooms 2 & 6 at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The press conference will also include the announcement of the 2025 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year.

Credentials:
To attend the press conference, request a credential by emailing news@footballfoundation.com.
 
Photos from the Press Conference:
Still photos from the press conference will be available in a Dropbox accessible via this link (Credit: National Football Foundation/Melissa Macatee.)
 
Video from the Press Conference and One-on-One Interviews:
The press conference will be streamed live on ESPN+ (Click to watch - LINK TBA). The NFF and Catapult Sports will post links to clips from the press conference; one-on-one interviews (when available); and clips of the inductees receiving their NFF Hall of Fame plaques at the NFF Annual Awards Dinner as they become available throughout the day on Dec. 9. See below under each honoree's name for their respective links.
 
NOTE:
Permission to use this footage is granted for "news purposes only" during the customary seven-day window, and the National Football Foundation should be credited for the footage if possible.
 

The NFF Annual Awards Dinner will be streamed live Dec. 9 on ESPN+ from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. PST (Click to watch - LINK TBA).
 
NFF Annual Awards Dinner Photos:
Photos from the dinner ceremony will be immediately and continuously added to a PhotoShelter Gallery, accessible during and after the event via this link (Credit: National Football Foundation/Lucas Peltier.)
Other photos from the event will be available in a Dropbox accessible via this link following the Dinner (Credit: National Football Foundation/Melissa Macatee.)

Media outlets looking for a specific photo not in the PhotoShelter Gallery or Dropbox may send an email to news@footballfoundation.com.
 
NFF Annual Awards Dinner Video:
The 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas will be streamed live on ESPN+. Certain video segments of the ceremony will be clipped with Catapult Sports posting the links below under the respective name of each honoree.

2025 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Presented By Fidelity Investments® & Campbell Trophy® Finalists
Though they will not take part in the press conference, the NFF will also be conducting and posting one-on-one interviews with the 2025 Campbell Trophy® Finalists/NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class. See below under each honoree's name for their respective links. The winner of The William V. Campbell Trophy® will be announced live between 6:50 and 7:30 p.m. PST during the dinner ceremony feed on ESPN+. ​​​Click here for real-time photos (Credit: National Football Foundation/Lucas Peltier) of the scholar-athletes as they receive their awards. Click here for additional photos (Credit: National Football Foundation/Melissa Macatee), which will be uploaded as soon as possible.
 
NOTE:
Permission to use this footage is granted for "news purposes only" during the customary seven-day window, and the National Football Foundation should be credited for the footage if possible.
 
Clips of the Key Overall Moments:

• 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class Segment
• Response on Behalf of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class
• Ring Ceremony

 
PLAYERS:

Montee Ball, RB (2009-12) – University of Wisconsin
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation

Gregg Carr, LB (1981-84) – Auburn University
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation

Blake Elliott, WR (2000-03) – Saint John's University (MN)
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation

Greg Eslinger, C (2002-05) – University of Minnesota
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Terry Hanratty, QB (1966-68) – University of Notre Dame
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Graham Harrell, QB (2005-08) – Texas Tech University
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
John Henderson, DT (1999-2001) – University of Tennessee
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Michael Huff, DB (2002-05) – University of Texas
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Jim Kleinsasser, TE (1995-98) – University of North Dakota
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Alex Mack, C (2005-08) – University of California
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Terrence Metcalf, OL (1997, 1999-2001) – University of Mississippi
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Haloti Ngata, DT (2002, 2004-05) – University of Oregon
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Steve Slaton, RB (2005-07) – West Virginia University
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Darrin Smith, LB (1989-92) – University of Miami
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Michael Strahan, DL (1989-92) – Texas Southern University
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Dennis Thurman, DB (1974-77) – University of Southern California
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Michael Vick, QB (1999-2000) – Virginia Tech
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Ryan Yarborough, WR (1990-93) – University of Wyoming
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
COACHES:
Larry Blakeney – Troy University (1991-2014)
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Larry Korver – Northwestern College [IA] (1967-94)
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Urban Meyer – Bowling Green State University (2001-02); University of Utah (2003-04); University of Florida (2005-10); Ohio State University (2012-18)
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
 
Nick Saban – University of Toledo (1990); Michigan State University (1995-99); LSU (2000-04); University of Alabama (2007-23)
Press Conference Clip
Plaque Presentation
   
Clips of the Key Overall Moments for the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class:

• 2025 NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class Segment
• 2025 Campbell Trophy® Recipient Acceptance Speech

Robby Ballentine, WR – DePauw (IN) // Biochemistry (3.92 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Jonah Coleman, RB – Washington // Education (3.91 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
James Conway, LB – Fordham // Marketing Information Systems (3.71 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Jalon Daniels, QB – Kansas // Sport Management (3.58 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Ty Dugger, DB – Harding (AR) // Accounting (3.92 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Aaron Graves, DL – Iowa // Exercise Science (4.03 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Blake Horvath, QB – Navy // Operations Research (3.69 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Chandler Kirton, OL – Austin Peay // Management (3.92 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Trey Moore, LB – Texas // Physical Culture & Sports (3.65 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Red Murdock, LB – Buffalo // Psychology (3.46 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Parker Navarro, QB – Ohio // Integrated Health Studies (3.96 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Sawyer Robertson, QB – Baylor // Marketing (3.73 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Eli Stowers, TE – Vanderbilt // Individual Studies (3.92 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Jack Strand, QB – Minnesota State Moorhead // Engineering Physics (3.87 GPA)
One-on-One Interview
 
Andon Thomas, LB – Army West Point // Chemical Engineering (3.98 GPA) 
One-on-One Interview
 
Jackson Waring, QB – Grand View (IA) // Psychology (3.88 GPA) 
One-on-One Interview
   
RECOGNITION OF THE NFF LEGACY AWARD RECIPIENTS

• Norma Dean (Delta Air Lines Director of Specialty Sales);
• Steve Richardson (FWAA Executive Director);
• Langston Rogers (Ole Miss Special Assistant to the Athletics Director);
• C. Paul Rogers III (SMU Dedman School of Law Professor); and
• Gary P. Stokan (Peach Bowl, Inc., CEO & President)

Plaque Presentation
 
RECOGNITION OF THE CHRIS SCHENKEL AWARD RECIPIENT

• Lee Corso, ESPN's College GameDay 

Plaque Presentation
 
RECOGNITION OF THE JOHN L. TONER AWARD RECIPIENT
PRESENTED BY SHAW SPORTS TURF

• Rob Mullens, University of Oregon Director of Athletics

Plaque Presentation
 
RECOGNITION OF THE DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN
AWARD RECIPIENT

• The Army-Navy Game

Plaque Presentation

The NFF would like to thank the team at Catapult Sports: Nate Arel, Michael Bryant, Ben Godwin, Claudia Vazquez and Dave Wilson for their support.

The NFF would like to thank Dr. Caroline "Smitty" Faure of Idaho State and her students Korbin Johnson, Kolton Stoddart, Ammon Tingey, and Mike Zele for their media assistance during the 2025 event.

The NFF would like to thank photographers Melissa Macatee, Lucas Peltier and Dr. Reed Hogan for their efforts in photographing the 2025 NFF events. 

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