Ex-college football walk-ons conflicted as House v. NCAA settlement leaves future uncertain for underdogs​Ex-college football walk-ons conflicted as House v. NCAA settlement leaves future uncertain for underdogs Traditional walk-on spots could severely dwindle at some of the higher-profile schoolsWalk-ons hold a legendary place in college football lore. Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield became the first former walk-on to win the Heisman Trophy in 2017 and was selected No. "They're the fabric of college football," Burlsworth Trophy chairman Marty Burlsworth told CBS Sports. His family helped found the Burlsworth Trophy, which is presented to the top player in college football who started his career as a walk-on. "I think for me, that award is the best award in college football," Falk told CBS Sports.

Source: New York Times July 31, 2024 06:54 UTC