FWAA Eddie Robinson Award News
Vanderbilt's Lea is FWAA's Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year
Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea has been selected as the 2025 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year after leading the Commodores to the most wins in program history for both a single season and conference play. Vanderbilt was a part of the national discussion throughout the season as it defeated four then-Top 25 opponents along the way, equaling the most ranked wins by the program from its previous 16 seasons combined. The Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award is presented by the Football Writers Association of America and the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
Distinguished dozen selected as finalists for 2025 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award
The Football Writers Association of America, in conjunction with the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced 12 finalists for the 2025 Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award Tuesday. The FWAA's National Coach of the Year will be chosen from among a list that includes last year’s winner, three returning finalists, a total of six prior finalists and six who have been nominated for the first time. Six of the coaches earned conference championships and seven will lead their teams into the College Football Playoff.