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Ziemba Nets Spot on Wuerffel Trophy Watch List



BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana senior outside linebacker Michael Ziemba collected a spot on the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, the award announced on Thursday morning.

Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winning quarterback from the University of Florida, Danny Wuerffel, the Wuerffel Trophy is presented in February annually in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The trophy exists to honor college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on society, and inspire greater service in the world.

IU's 2020 Big Ten Sportsmanship Award honoree graduated with a criminal justice degree in May 2021.