Likes Named to Rimington Trophy Watchlist

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis offensive lineman Jacob Likes was named to the 2023 Rimington Trophy Watchlist on Friday. The Rimington Trophy is presented annually to the most outstanding center in NCAA Division I College Football.

Along with this honor, Likes was also named a nominee for Allstate's AFCA Good Works Team last month. The nominees are student-athletes with exemplary community service, academic dedication and impact on and off the field.

Likes has appeared in 33 games in his Tiger career, earning Second-Team Preseason All-AAC honors from Phil Steele prior to this coming season. Likes is a three-time Academic All-AAC honoree and earned a place in the NFF Hampshire Honor…