MISSOULA — Montana offensive lineman Dillon Botner and Montana State defensive end Kenneth Eiden IV were among five Big Sky Conference players selected as semifinalists for the 2025 William V. Campbell Trophy presented by the National Football Foundation .

Now in its 36th year, the Campbell Trophy, also known as the "Academic Heisman," recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football performance and exemplary leadership.

Semifinalists must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of playing eligibility, hold at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first-team player or significant contributor and have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship.

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