Bain Jr. Named Walter Camp Player of the Year Semifinalist

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the 2025 Walter Camp Player of the Year Award, the fourth-oldest individual honor in college football.

Bain has anchored the Hurricanes’ defensive front through the first nine games of the 2025 season. The Miami native has totaled 31 tackles, including 15 solo stops, along with 6.0 tackles for loss and 3.0 sacks. He has also recorded one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one interception and one pass breakup.

The Walter Camp Football Foundation annually recognizes the nation’s top college football player, as voted on by the 136 Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches and sports information directors. Three finalists will be announced later this month, with the winner revealed during the ESPN College Football Awards Show on December 12.

Fans can participate in the Walter Camp All-America Fan Vote and Player Impact Rankings at www.votegridiron1880.com, where they can support their favorite players and track real-time impact data and NIL valuations.

Miami closes its regular-season home slate Saturday, Nov. 15, against NC State at Hard Rock Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN and 104.3 FM WQAM.

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