Minnesota Football Honors

Congratulations to @jennytaft on her recognition as 2026 recipient of the Sid Hartman Media Award by @NFFMN. Very well deserved for all of her fantastic work covering @CFBONFOX!

A truly special afternoon at #MNFootballHonors! Thanks to everyone who made this event possible - our sponsors, staff, award winners, presenters, College Football Hall of Famers and the @Vikings. Also, shoutout to @GopherSports for hosting us at Huntington Bank Stadium!

All set to go with #MNFootballHonors at Huntington Bank Stadium!! 🏈

All set for the 2026 #MNFootballHonors press conference interviews! 🏆

From Minnesota to the big stage! Congratulations to Jenny Taft of @FOXSports, the winner of the 2026 Sid Hartman Media Award. #MNFootballHonors Learn more about Taft’s outstanding career in sports broadcasting - a journey that began in Minnesota: nffmn.org/news_article/s…

Sustained excellence and a track record of developing student-athletes in every area of their lives! Congrats to Caledonia head coach Carl Fruechte, the winner of this year’s John Gagliardi Legacy Award! Learn more here: nffmn.org/news_article/s…

Carleton College QB Jack Curtis (@JCURTIS704) inspired us all and has been named the 2026 Minnesota Football Honors Courage Award winner. #MNFootballHonors Learn more about Curtis’ incredible story of courage, resilience, perseverance and determination: nffmn.org/news_article/s…

Honoring our state's most impactful college players! Congrats to this year's Bobby Bell College Impact Player of the Year Award winners: DI: DL Anthony Smith: @GopherFootball DII: QB Jack Strand: @msum_football DIII: WR Albert Rundell: @BethelRoyalsFB nffmn.org/news_article/s…

Leading the way in the classroom 〽️ Minnesota placed 14 student-athletes on the 2026 @NFFNetwork Hampshire Honor Society, each maintaining at least a 3.2 cumulative GPAs. The ‘U’ has 109 honorees all-time (since 2007)! #RTB #SkiUMah #Gophers

Excellence in the classroom, community and on the field! Congrats to @msum_football QB Jack Strand for being named this year’s Stein-Fallon College Scholar-Athlete! #MNFootballHonors Learn more in this release: nffmn.org/news_article/s…

Congratulations to Cretin-Derham Hall Certified Athletic Trainer Kelly Flynn, the 2026 Fred Zamberletti Award winner. #MNFootballHonors See how Flynn has dedicated her career to helping young athletes achieve optimal performance: nffmn.org/news_article/s…

Deeply Saddened! "Jeff Siemon embodied everything we celebrate in the NFF College Football Hall of Fame," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. "He was the anchor of a Stanford defense that rose to the occasion on the biggest stages, and his leadership helped deliver some of the most memorable victories in school history, including two Rose Bowl victories. His impact extended far beyond the field, and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time of loss." footballfoundation.org/news/2026/3/29…

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of College Football Hall of Famer and former #Vikings LB Jeff Siemon. A true classic at linebacker and a person we’ll never forget. RIP.

Griffin Thompson (New London-Spicer) and Dante Morales (Minneapolis Washburn) are this year’s Stacy Robinson Leadership Award winners! #MNFootballHonors Leaders on the field and in their communities - learn more about their inspiring achievements: nffmn.org/news_article/s…

We are excited to announce the 2026 #MNFootballHonors Scholar-Athletes and Honorable Mention selections! Congrats to these amazing students on their outstanding accomplishments. The full release: nffmn.org/news_article/s…

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Brown family. Tom left a lasting legacy with the #Gophers, winning the Outland Trophy and leading Minnesota to a national championship in 1960.

Plus, East Ridge High School alum and Seahawks safety Ty Okada. Seattle GM John Schneider (St. Thomas alum) and VP of Player Personnel Trent Kirchner (St. John’s alum). Minnesota Football ties everywhere among the Super Bowl 60 Champions!

Congrats to Boye Mafe (our former Bobby Bell College Impact Player of the Year Award winner) and Nick Kallerup (Wayzata High School alum) on winning the Super Bowl! Two Minnesota high school football players and #Gophers hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

Deadline is Today!

Congrats to Larry Fitzgerald for being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A great role model and representative of Minnesota!