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Boone Bonnema Named Wuerffel Trophy Candidate

KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan redshirt junior linebacker Boone Bonnema has officially been named a candidate for the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy.

College Football's Premier Award for Community Service, and one of the most meaningful awards in collegiate sports, The Wuerffel Trophy is named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from the University of Florida who parlayed his success on the football field into a lifetime of service. The Wuerffel Trophy embodies Danny's commitment to being a humanitarian, while honoring student-athletes who are inspired to serve others and make positive impacts on society.