ISU Students Assist with the 2023 National Football Foundation College Football Awards in Las Vegas

For the second year in a row, Idaho State University athletic administration and sport management students had the opportunity to travel to Las Vegas, Nevada, and assist the National Football Foundation (NFF) with the College Football Award Ceremonies in December 2023. During the 65th NFF event, 16 student-athletes from across the nation were recognized and inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and the William V. Campbell Trophy – also known as “the academic Heisman” – was awarded to the nation’s top football scholar-athlete. 

Dr. Caroline Faure, chair and professor for the ISU Department of Human Performance and Sport Studies (HPSS), was proud to take six of her undergraduate and graduate students to this year’s event. ISU students assisted the NFF communications team by producing, editing, and uploading video content, organizing press conferences, and generating content for social media on various platforms.

"Some of the communications the students are helping with will reach tens of thousands of pages, and be shared by regional and national outlets nationwide,” said Faure. “This is very special for students to be able to see how important and impactful their work is.” 

Faure, who has actively been involved with the NFF communications team since 2020, explains that opportunities to help with national sports events on this level can be rare for students, especially undergraduates. However, venturing outside of the classroom and gaining real-world experiences and networking on the national level is critical to students who pursue careers in the sports industry. “This is a huge deal for our students and ISU to be involved in,” said Faure. “The type of experiences they will gain is invaluable to their education and future career opportunities.” 

Funds for this year’s trip were provided by the College of Education’s Dean’s Excellence Fund. The 65th NFF Annual Awards kicked off on December 3 in Las Vegas and will be live streamed on ESPN. To learn more about the ISU Sport Management or Athletic Administration degree programs, please visit isu.edu/hpss.