The Football Writers Association of America released its watch lists for the 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy and 2025 Outland Trophy. The Maxwell Award Watch List was also announced. Penn State football had at least two Nittany Lions featured on the three lists.
Zane Durant and A.J. Harris named to Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
The 60-man Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List includes "defensive standouts . . . for the national defensive player of the year."
Penn State's Zane Durant was one of 10 defensive tackles and A.J. Harris was one of 10 cornerbacks named to the watch list.