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Alabama offensive tackle, Kadyn Proctor was named as a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award, which is presented to the best offensive or defensive lineman in the country, the Rotary Club of Houston announced on Tuesday morning.

Big Ten Boasts Five Lombardi Award Semifinalists

The 2025 season is about to his the home stretch, so it’s time for awards! Last week, the Big Ten was honored with four Thorpe Award semifinalists. This week, the Lombardi Award has released its list of 13 semifinalists.

College Football News / Utah Utes on SI / November 4

Utah's Spencer Fano named semifinalist for prestigious college football award

Spencer Fano's impact on the Utah football team received national recognition Tuesday, as the standout offensive tackle was named a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in tackles-for-loss each season since 2000-01 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

The 'NFL head coach all-time wins leaders' quiz

NFL News / Raiders Newswire / October 28

X’s and O’s: Breaking Down What Really Wins Championships in the NFL

Every February, as confetti rains down and the Lombardi Trophy is hoisted, football fans everywhere ask the same question: What truly wins championships in the NFL?

College Football News / Yardbarker

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / October 25

Remembering the Game That Established Bart Starr as the Packers Starting Quarterback

Bart Starr enjoyed a Hall of Fame career with the Green Bay Packers, playing 16 seasons with the team. He went from obscure 17th-round draft pick to league MVP.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / October 14

Gators' Slaughter Named to 2025 Lombardi Award Watch List

Florida Gators center Jake Slaughter was named to the 2025 Lombardi Award Midseason Watchlist by the Houston Sports Authority, the award's governing body, on Tuesday.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / October 1

5 Historic Games That Defined the Green Bay Packers’ Legacy

Have you ever asked yourself what makes the Green Bay Packers such a special team in football history? The answer lies not only in their long list of championships but also in the unforgettable games that built their legacy.

NFL News / The Packers Post / September 20

Flashback: Travis Williams Leads the Packers to a Record Setting Win over the Browns

The Green Bay Packers set an NFL record that still stands as they dominated the Cleveland Browns 55-7 at Milwaukee County Stadium. Vince Lombardi’s team scored 35 points in the first quarter thanks to two kicks that were turned for touchdowns by rookie Travis Williams.

Army Black Knights News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / August 19

Army's Brady Small, Paolo Gennarelli named to prestigious Lombardi Award watch list

Exciting news for Army West Point football as junior offensive linemen Brady Small and Paolo Gennarelli have earned spots on the 2025 Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List.

Army Black Knights News / Armed Forces Sports on SI / August 19

Army's Brady Small, Paolo Gennarelli named to prestigious Lombardi Award watch list

Exciting news for Army West Point football as junior offensive linemen Brady Small and Paolo Gennarelli have earned spots on the 2025 Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / G5 Football on SI / August 17

Every G5 Football Player on the 2025 Lombardi Award Watch List

The 2025 Preseason Watchlist for the Lombardi Award was announced this past week, featuring 121 names from the Group of Five conferences. The Lombardi

NFL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / August 12

Nine Players From ACC Selected to Lombardi Award Preseason Watch List: ACC Daily

The name Vince Lombardi should surely ring a bell for any football fan in the country. Arguably the most prized trophy in American sports, the Lombardi Trophy, is awarded to the winner of the Super Bowl each year.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

Fighting Irish Offensive Lineman Nominated for Lombardi Award

Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Billy Schrauth has been selected to the Lombardi Award Watch List. This is the junior's first preseason honor.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / July 30

Ranking the Big Ten Football Head Coaches for 2025

The Big Ten boasts a wealth of talented head coaches. Among them are the nation’s longest active tenured head coach (Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz), and two of the youngest head coaches (Oregon’s Dan Lanning and Michigan’s Sherrone Moore).

Los Angeles Rams News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Ex-Rams NFC Champ Urges 5-Time Pro Bowler to Join L.A.

One member of the 2018 Los Angeles Rams has forgiven a past Pro Bowler who denied that team the Vince Lombardi Trophy. And is now urging this talent to join L.A.

Washington Commanders News / Riggo's Rag / June 28

The story of the coach who ended a Washington dynasty and disappeared

The history of the Washington Commanders' franchise is a proud one, dating back to the team's two pre-Super Bowl era NFL championships in 1937 and 1942.

Green Bay Packers News / Gridiron Heroics / April 28

Green Bay Packers: Lombardi Era Legend Dies at 84

The Green Bay Packers, thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, remain the only team in NFL history with three consecutive league titles.

Baltimore Ravens News / Baltimore Ravens on SI / February 8

Ravens Star Refuses to Look at Lombardi Trophy

The Baltimore Ravens fell short in the playoffs yet again this season, losing to the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round. It was just the latest postseason failure for a Ravens squad that just can't seem to get over the hump, and safety Kyle Hamilton is clearly feeling it.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 12

Slumping Packers Chasing Lombardi Legends in Quest for Super Bowl History

The Green Bay Packers are limping into the playoffs with back-to-back losses. They will take no momentum into Sunday’s wild-card playoff game at the powerful Philadelphia Eagles.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / November 9, 2024

Remembering Vince Lombardi’s Last Regular Season Win with the Packers

The legendary Vince Lombardi led the Green Bay Packers to five championships in seven years between 1961 and 1967 including an unprecedented three straight in 1965, 1966, and 1967.

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The 'Major trophy name' quiz

How many of these major championship trophies do you know the actual name of?

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 11, 2024

Here's why Russell Wilson didn't change the Steelers' Super Bowl odds

Russell Wilson stole the sports spotlight on Sunday when reports surfaced that the former Super Bowl champion will be joining the Pittsburgh Steelers. Oddsmakers also took notice — but which way did the pendulum swing?

Analyst shares bold prediction about Steelers' Russell Wilson, Kenny Pickett

Biggest winners, losers of Russell Wilson signing

The biggest quarterback trades in NFL history

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 28, 2024

OTD in Wisconsin Sports History (January 28): Green Bay Packers Hire the Great Vince Lombardi as Head Coach and General Manager

There are few names as synonymous with the Green Bay Packers than that of Vince Lombardi. The Hall of Fame coach resurrected the franchise and changed the game of football, especially in Green Bay, forever.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 8, 2023