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Record-breaking 197 student-athletes nominated for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 15, 2025--Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association today announced a record-breaking 197 nominees for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, the highest in the award’s 34-year history. College football student-athletes and head coaches from all levels of the sport are recognized for their commitment to community service and leadership beyond the gridiron.
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