Official Site of the MAC · Jul 29, 2025
Murdock Represents MAC on Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
DALLAS – Buffalo linebacker Red Murdock was selected to the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America today. The honor is awarded annually to the best defensive player in college football.
Murdock, an All-MAC First Team selection in 2024, is coming off a breakout season for the Bulls. The Petersburg, VA native ranked second in the nation in tackles a season ago with 156 and added 16.5 tackles for loss, two sacks and an interception. He led the nation in forced fumbles with a school-record seven. He was named to the Preseason All-America Fourth Team.