Mauigoa Named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa has been named to the watch list for the 2025 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, as announced Tuesday by the award’s selection committee.

Now in its ninth year, the honor recognizes exemplary leadership by a college football player, celebrating courage, integrity and sportsmanship both on and off the field. Mauigoa, a standout offensive lineman for the Hurricanes, is among 67 student-athletes nationwide selected to the prestigious list.

Twenty semifinalists will be chosen Oct. 14, followed by three finalists Dec. 15. The winner will be honored April 16, 2026, at The Star in Frisco, Texas, with a $10,000 contribution made in his name to his school’s athletic scholarship fund.

The award, presented by Albertsons and Tom Thumb, is the first in college football to focus primarily on leadership. Previous winners include Shaquem Griffin (UCF), Sam Ehlinger (Texas) and J.J. Weaver (Kentucky).

Miami returns to action Saturday when it faces Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. on ABC.

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