Kent State's Nick Cuthbert (Chesterland, Ohio) and Antwan Dixon (Fort Myers, Fla.) were among 88 FBS players named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List this week. Cuthbert was also tabbed as a nominee for the 2016 All-State American Football Coaches Association Good Works Team.
A fifth-year senior on the field, Cuthbert earned a bachelor's degree in December and began graduate school in January. He earned CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team honors last year and has transitioned from safety to linebacker this offseason. Cuthbert has also been committed to community service in the area.