FWAA 2025 Season News
Dodd retires from CBS Sports after a 27-year run
Dennis Dodd mastered the art of college football story-telling from the press box. Yet when pressed to talk about those accomplishments, Dodd is quick to point out a dubious record. "Let's see, I've been locked into three stadiums …" Dodd announced his retirement after 27 years at CBS Sports on Thursday. Dodd will cover the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament. His last day is April 10. Dodd has covered college football for CBS Sports – formerly CBS SportsLine – since 1998.
3rd And Long: Maisel, Wieberg addition to CFP Selection Committee a smart move
Mark Blaudschun: It is only March and the College Football Playoff Selection Committee has already made a great decision for the 2025 season. In adding long-time journalists and FWAA members Steve Wieberg and Ivan Maisel to its group, the CFP made its best move--ever. Here's why.
Bob Holt's name added to FWAA's Lifetime Achievement Award
The Football Writers Association of America will honor Bob Holt – who died on Dec. 4, 2024 – by putting his name on our annual Lifetime Achievement Award.
3rd And Long: CFB goes into the outer limits
Mark Blaudschun: College football just finished one of its most historic seasons, but it was only transitional. What is coming at warp (Google it) speed will be even more historic in changing the face of the sport for decades.
Rivera named 2025 Bronko Nagurski Legends Award recipient
Cal linebacker Ron Rivera has been named the recipient of the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Legends Award and will be honored at the Bronko Nagurski Awards Banquet on Dec.8 at the Charlotte Convention Center.