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Skyler Bell, Makai Lemon and Jeremiah Smith Named 2025 Biletnikoff Award Finalists

The winner will be revealed Dec. 12 during the College Football Awards on ESPN.

Overview

  • UConn’s Skyler Bell produced 101 receptions for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns, setting single-season school records for catches and TDs.
  • Bell became the first UConn player to reach the finalist stage for one of college football’s premier individual awards.
  • USC’s Makai Lemon leads the Power Four in receiving yards (1,124) and yards per game (102.2) and holds a 91.6 Pro Football Focus receiving grade.
  • Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith has 69 catches for 902 yards and 10 touchdowns, ranking 11th nationally in receptions and 13th in receiving yards.
  • The Biletnikoff Award, presented by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation to the top FBS pass-catcher, follows a regular season that is complete for UConn but includes one more game for USC and Ohio State this week.