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Updated OCT 8, 2026Luke Lindenmeyer earns Campbell Trophy nomination
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Nebraska tight end Luke Lindenmeyer was nominated for the William V. Campbell Trophy as one of 206 candidates, joining the award race while the Huskers are 5-0 through five games. The Campbell Trophy considers football performance, leadership and citizenship along with academics. Lindenmeyer has played a blocking role for a Nebraska offense ranked 17th nationally in rushing and 24th in total offense, while catching 12 passes for 116 yards and one touchdown. That gives his candidacy a football case as well as an academic one. Lindenmeyer is in his fifth season at Nebraska, with 44 appearances and 25 starts, and he is a three-time academic All-Big Ten selection and 2026 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. He also has worked in Nebraska’s Life Skills program, received the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team honor four times and was among 27 Nebraska athletes to receive the Sam Foltz 27 Hero Leadership Award in 2024. The National Football Foundation will announce 12 to 16 finalists Oct. 21. The winner will be announced in Las Vegas on Dec. 8.
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