PHILADELPHIA - Tyler Matakevich, senior linebacker of the Temple Owls, has been named as a finalist for the 2015 Bronko Nagurski Trophy by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and the Charlotte Touchdown Club it was announced today. This is the third major national award that Matakevich remains in the running for – he is a semifinalist for the Bednarik Award and the Lott IMPACT.
The Stratford, Conn., native is the only FBS players to lead his team in tackles every game of the 2015 season. He is college football's active leader with 451 career tackles.