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Nathan Carter Nominated for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
8/1/2024 5:59:00 PM | Football
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State redshirt junior running back Nathan Carter has been nominated for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and has also been named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List.
Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to bring together two of the most meaningful awards in college football. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy honors a student-athlete who is inspired to serve others and make a positive impact on society. Together with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, the awards will mark college football's premier honors for community service.
"Student-athletes deserve recognition for their contributions both in and out of sports" said Troy Hawkes, Allstate executive vice president and general manager. "The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy doubles down on Allstate's commitment to celebrating college football athletes for outstanding performance on the field, in the classroom, and in their community."
Carter is not only Michigan State's leading returning rusher – he also volunteers his time in the community.
On the field, Carter ranked eighth in the Big Ten with a career-high 798 rushing yards (66.5 ypg) last season while ranking third in the conference with 185 carries. Carter, who started all 12 games, also had a career-high 22 receptions for 103 yards. Playing in his first season for the Spartans, the UConn transfer had three 100-yard rushing games and led the team with four rushing touchdowns. He has rushed for 1,781 yards on 375 carries in his 28-game collegiate career (16 at UConn from 2021-22; 12 at MSU in 2023).
In the community, Carter has been a reoccurring volunteer with the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan. He has participated in the RHMC efforts for the house visitors as well as the care providers.
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football's premier award for community service, is presented annually to the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field. Named after Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Danny Wuerffel, the award honors the former NFL quarterback's commitment to inspiring greater service and unity in the world.
"Our partnership with Allstate and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team builds upon the purposeful impact of these awards," said Wuerffel. "We want to inspire college athletes to be community-minded, live for others, and sacrifice their own interests for the benefit of other people."
The 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient will be selected by a national voting committee and announced on The Home Depot/ESPN College Football Awards Show in December. Only FBS players elected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team are eligible for the honor, which replaces the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain.
Established in 2005, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the first Wuerffel Trophy, awarded to Rudy Niswanger of LSU.
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football athletes for their unwavering commitment to community service and their "good works" off the field. In addition to being actively involved with a charitable organization or service group, each player must also maintain strong academic standing to be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
"You'll never regret making someone else's life better," said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, 2008 Wuerffel Trophy recipient, and 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team member. "Year after year, I'm inspired by these incredible nominees who go above and beyond to help others."
The final roster of 23 award recipients announced later in September will bring together:
Fans can join the conversation on social media with #GoodWorksTeam throughout the season.
Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to bring together two of the most meaningful awards in college football. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy honors a student-athlete who is inspired to serve others and make a positive impact on society. Together with the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, the awards will mark college football's premier honors for community service.
"Student-athletes deserve recognition for their contributions both in and out of sports" said Troy Hawkes, Allstate executive vice president and general manager. "The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy doubles down on Allstate's commitment to celebrating college football athletes for outstanding performance on the field, in the classroom, and in their community."
Carter is not only Michigan State's leading returning rusher – he also volunteers his time in the community.
On the field, Carter ranked eighth in the Big Ten with a career-high 798 rushing yards (66.5 ypg) last season while ranking third in the conference with 185 carries. Carter, who started all 12 games, also had a career-high 22 receptions for 103 yards. Playing in his first season for the Spartans, the UConn transfer had three 100-yard rushing games and led the team with four rushing touchdowns. He has rushed for 1,781 yards on 375 carries in his 28-game collegiate career (16 at UConn from 2021-22; 12 at MSU in 2023).
In the community, Carter has been a reoccurring volunteer with the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-Michigan. He has participated in the RHMC efforts for the house visitors as well as the care providers.
Recognizing his work on the field and in the community!
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) August 1, 2024
Congrats Nate on being named to the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watchlist! pic.twitter.com/05Q0uHtA19
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy
The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football's premier award for community service, is presented annually to the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) player who best combines exemplary community service with leadership and performance on and off the field. Named after Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer Danny Wuerffel, the award honors the former NFL quarterback's commitment to inspiring greater service and unity in the world.
"Our partnership with Allstate and the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team builds upon the purposeful impact of these awards," said Wuerffel. "We want to inspire college athletes to be community-minded, live for others, and sacrifice their own interests for the benefit of other people."
The 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient will be selected by a national voting committee and announced on The Home Depot/ESPN College Football Awards Show in December. Only FBS players elected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team are eligible for the honor, which replaces the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team captain.
Established in 2005, this year marks the 20th anniversary of the first Wuerffel Trophy, awarded to Rudy Niswanger of LSU.
Making a difference on and off the field!
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) July 17, 2024
Nate is a 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team nominee! pic.twitter.com/tWkppwfvez
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Established in 1992, the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football athletes for their unwavering commitment to community service and their "good works" off the field. In addition to being actively involved with a charitable organization or service group, each player must also maintain strong academic standing to be considered for a spot on the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
"You'll never regret making someone else's life better," said Tim Tebow, two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, 2008 Wuerffel Trophy recipient, and 2009 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team member. "Year after year, I'm inspired by these incredible nominees who go above and beyond to help others."
The final roster of 23 award recipients announced later in September will bring together:
- 11 players from the NCAA FBS
- 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
- 1 honorary head coach
Fans can join the conversation on social media with #GoodWorksTeam throughout the season.
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