L-R: Brent Vigen (Montana State), Matt Walker (Wisconsin–River Falls), Brian Rock (Ferris State [MI]).
The National Football Foundation expanded its championship tradition in the 1970s by introducing divisional national championship trophies, building on the legacy of the
MacArthur Bowl, which recognizes the top team in major college football. Today, the NFF's divisional championship trophies are awarded annually to the champions of the FCS, Division II, Division III, and NAIA playoffs. Presented each year at the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Convention, the awards allow the NFF to honor coaches who have reached the pinnacle of the profession in front of their peers who best understand the dedication and commitment required to achieve that success.
The trophies are:
- John F. Kennedy Trophy – NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (Originally Division I-AA )
- Asa S. Bushnell Trophy – NCAA Division II
- Amos Alonzo Stagg Trophy – NCAA Division III
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Trophy – NAIA
2025 Recipients
NCAA Football Championship Subdivision - John F. Kennedy Trophy
Montana State University – Head Coach Brent Vigen
NCAA Division II - Asa S. Bushnell Trophy
Ferris State University (MI) – Head Coach Tony Annese
NCAA Division III - Amos Alonzo Stagg Trophy
University of Wisconsin–River Falls – Head Coach Matt Walker
NAIA - Dwight D. Eisenhower Trophy
Grand View University (IA) – Head Coach E.J. Peterson
2024 Recipients
NCAA Football Championship Subdivision - John F. Kennedy Trophy
South Dakota State University - Coach Jimmy Rodgers
NCAA Division II - Asa S. Bushnell Trophy
Harding University (AR) – Coach Paul Simmons
NCAA Division III - Amos Alonzo Stagg Trophy
The State University of New York at Cortland - Coach Curt Fitzpatrick
NAIA - Dwight D. Eisenhower Trophy
Keiser University (FL) - Coach Doug Socha
