The ACC named Miami right tackle Francis Mauigoa as the winner of the 2025 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, emblematic of the best blocker in the ACC. Mauigoa is the second Miami player to win the Jacobs Blocking Trophy. Offensive tackle Eric Winston won the award in Miami's first season in the ACC in 2004.
The Jacobs Blocking Trophy is voted on by ACC head coaches and defensive coordinators. Mauigoa has started in all 38 Miami games during his three seasons with the Hurricanes. Mauigoa was a 2024 Second Team All-ACC, 2023 honorable mention, All-ACC, Honorable Mention and a 2023 consensus Freshman All-American.