10/21/2026 10:55:00 AM | Football
As a finalist, Hinzman is also a member of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class and will be honored Tuesday, December 8th, at the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas where the winner will be announced.
IRVING, Texas – Ohio State fifth year offensive lineman Carson Hinzman was named a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, as announced by the National Football Foundation Tuesday morning.Â
The Campbell Trophy is college football's premier scholar-athlete award. Celebrating its 37th year, the Campbell Trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.Â
As a finalist, Hinzman is also a member of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class, presented by Fidelity Investments and will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. Hinzman and the other finalists will be honored Tuesday, December 8th, at the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.Â
The winner of the award will be announced live at the Annual Awards Dinner on December 8th.Â
An All-America offensive lineman and national champion, Hinzman has helped anchor one of college football's most productive offenses while distinguishing himself in the classroom and as a leader in the community. The Spring Valley, Wisconsin, native becomes Ohio State's 24th NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2024.Â
Hinzman graduated in spring 2025 with a degree in sport industry and a 3.41 GPA and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in real estate. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and three-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete, he was also recognized as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2023.Â
A three-year letterman, Hinzman earned First Team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association and Third Team All-Big Ten recognition in 2025. His versatility has been an asset for the Buckeyes, with starting experience at both center and guard. Hinzman helped Ohio State become one of only two FBS programs to produce a 3,500-yard passer, a 1,000-yard receiver and a 1,000-yard rusher in 2024 and 2025.Â
He helped Ohio State rank among the nation's top 25 in nearly every major offensive category in 2025. Through seven games in 2026, Ohio State ranked second nationally in team passing efficiency (185.66 rating), third in passing yards per completion (15.60), and sixth in passing offense (323.1 yards per game). They lead the Big Ten in scoring (39.3 ppg), total offense (476.3 ypg) and passing (323.1 ypg).Â
Hinzman helped Ohio State capture the 2024 national championship, defeating Tennessee, Oregon, Texas and Notre Dame during its College Football Playoff run. The Buckeyes' offensive line surrendered just four sacks across those four postseason victories. Ohio State also reached the playoff quarterfinals in 2025, appeared in the 2022 Peach Bowl semifinal and earned a Cotton Bowl berth following the 2023 season. The Buckeyes finished each of those four seasons ranked in the nation's top 10. This season, the Buckeyes have compiled a 6-1 record and are ranked No. 3 in the AP Top 25.Â
Beyond football, Hinzman is working with his father to establish a foundation called 4apurpose while also developing Grit and Grain, an initiative dedicated to supporting elderly farmers. He has visited patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the James Cancer Hospital, volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House and prepared meals for people experiencing homelessness. His service also includes supporting Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, reading to local students, coaching at youth football camps and participating in agricultural awareness events.Â
About The National College Football Awards Association
The William V. Campbell Trophy® is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. The NCFAA's 25 awards have honored nearly 1,000 recipients since 1935. For more information about the NCFAA and its award programs, visit NCFAA.org or follow on X at @NCFAA and Instagram @TheNCFAA.
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & COLLEGE HALL OF FAME
Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik, and journalist Grantland Rice, the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) is a nonprofit organization that leverages the power of amateur football to build leaders. With 120 chapters in 47 states, the NFF oversees initiatives such as the NFF College Hall of Fame, the NFF William V. Campbell Trophy®, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments®, Future For Football, and I Played. Learn more at footballfoundation.org and follow @NFFNetwork on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
The Campbell Trophy is college football's premier scholar-athlete award. Celebrating its 37th year, the Campbell Trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.Â
As a finalist, Hinzman is also a member of the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class, presented by Fidelity Investments and will receive an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. Hinzman and the other finalists will be honored Tuesday, December 8th, at the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.Â
The winner of the award will be announced live at the Annual Awards Dinner on December 8th.Â
An All-America offensive lineman and national champion, Hinzman has helped anchor one of college football's most productive offenses while distinguishing himself in the classroom and as a leader in the community. The Spring Valley, Wisconsin, native becomes Ohio State's 24th NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 2024.Â
Hinzman graduated in spring 2025 with a degree in sport industry and a 3.41 GPA and is currently pursuing postgraduate studies in real estate. A three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and three-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete, he was also recognized as a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar in 2023.Â
A three-year letterman, Hinzman earned First Team All-America honors from the American Football Coaches Association and Third Team All-Big Ten recognition in 2025. His versatility has been an asset for the Buckeyes, with starting experience at both center and guard. Hinzman helped Ohio State become one of only two FBS programs to produce a 3,500-yard passer, a 1,000-yard receiver and a 1,000-yard rusher in 2024 and 2025.Â
He helped Ohio State rank among the nation's top 25 in nearly every major offensive category in 2025. Through seven games in 2026, Ohio State ranked second nationally in team passing efficiency (185.66 rating), third in passing yards per completion (15.60), and sixth in passing offense (323.1 yards per game). They lead the Big Ten in scoring (39.3 ppg), total offense (476.3 ypg) and passing (323.1 ypg).Â
Hinzman helped Ohio State capture the 2024 national championship, defeating Tennessee, Oregon, Texas and Notre Dame during its College Football Playoff run. The Buckeyes' offensive line surrendered just four sacks across those four postseason victories. Ohio State also reached the playoff quarterfinals in 2025, appeared in the 2022 Peach Bowl semifinal and earned a Cotton Bowl berth following the 2023 season. The Buckeyes finished each of those four seasons ranked in the nation's top 10. This season, the Buckeyes have compiled a 6-1 record and are ranked No. 3 in the AP Top 25.Â
Beyond football, Hinzman is working with his father to establish a foundation called 4apurpose while also developing Grit and Grain, an initiative dedicated to supporting elderly farmers. He has visited patients at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the James Cancer Hospital, volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House and prepared meals for people experiencing homelessness. His service also includes supporting Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, reading to local students, coaching at youth football camps and participating in agricultural awareness events.Â
About The National College Football Awards Association
The William V. Campbell Trophy® is a member of the National College Football Awards Association (NCFAA), which encompasses college football's most prestigious awards. The NCFAA's 25 awards have honored nearly 1,000 recipients since 1935. For more information about the NCFAA and its award programs, visit NCFAA.org or follow on X at @NCFAA and Instagram @TheNCFAA.
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL FOUNDATION & COLLEGE HALL OF FAME
Founded in 1947 with early leadership from General Douglas MacArthur, legendary Army coach Earl "Red" Blaik, and journalist Grantland Rice, the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) is a nonprofit organization that leverages the power of amateur football to build leaders. With 120 chapters in 47 states, the NFF oversees initiatives such as the NFF College Hall of Fame, the NFF William V. Campbell Trophy®, the NFF National Scholar-Athlete Awards Presented by Fidelity Investments®, Future For Football, and I Played. Learn more at footballfoundation.org and follow @NFFNetwork on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
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