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Evan Svoboda Named Nominee for 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

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John Durgee (UW AthMarketing)
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Nick Seeman Assistant Athletic Director, Communications, University of Wyoming Athletics

LARAMIE, Wyo.  (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. Wyoming tight end Evan Svoboda was named a nominee for his work on and off the field for the Brown and Gold.

Svoboda excels on the field in the classroom and in the community. He was an Academic All-Mountain West selection. He also works in the community working with various youth camps in the region and work with local non-profits such as the Jae Foundation.

He will move to tight end this season for the Brown and Gold. Svoboda appeared in all 12 games for the Brown and Gold starting nine games at quarterback in 2024. He also saw time at tight end during the season. He threw for 1,318 yards with five touchdown passes. He recorded a career-high 206 yards passing with a career-best 21 completions in the season finale. He led the Pokes on a game winning drive with seconds remaining. He also rushed for 237 yards with five touchdowns on the season. He rushed for 70 yards with two scores in a win over Air Force. He also completed 15-of-21 attempts passing in the game for 165 yards.

“I’ve been a part of this team, and these players aren’t just showing up, they’re standing out," said Sam Acho, ESPN analyst, former NFL linebacker, author and 2010 Good Works Team member and Allstate Wuerffel Trophy recipient. “Their commitment to service creates lasting change and inspires the next generation.”

Allstate and Wuerffel Foundation Elevate Impact

For the second year, Allstate is partnering with the Wuerffel Foundation to align two of college football’s most meaningful honors: the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy. Together, they recognize student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in community service, academics and athletics.

“When nearly 200 young athletes choose to serve, it creates a ripple effect far beyond the game,” said Danny Wuerffel, former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer for whom the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy is named. “Their leadership in the community is just as worthy of recognition as their performance on the field.” 

Team Roster Named this Fall 

The final roster of 23 award recipients announced in September will bring together:

  • 11 players from the NCAA FBS
  • 11 players from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), Divisions II, III and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
  • 1 honorary head coach

 A voting panel of former Good Works Team members, head coaches and journalists select the team roster based on outstanding leadership on and off the field.

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