The list for the eventual winner of the 2024 Butkus Award was narrowed down officially Monday, with two Alabama Crimson Tide linebackers in Deontae Lawson and Jihaad Campbell included among the semifinalists.

The college football season is headed for its homestretch and as a result, semifinalists and finalists are beginning to be named for various awards. The Big Ten is often home to handfuls of semifinalists and the Butkus Award is no different.

The Sooners' senior linebacker returned to college for his final season and has had another season of leading an improved OU defense.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS– Semifinalists for the 40th annual Butkus Award® honoring the nation’s best linebackers were revealed Monday by the Butkus Foundation. Wyoming linebacker Shae Suiaunoa was named a se

The Butkus Foundation announced Monday that Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter has been named as one of 15 semifinalists for this year’s collegiate Butkus Award, presented annually to the nation’s

The Butkus Foundation announced today that Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter has been named as one of 15 semifinalists for this year’s collegiate Butkus Award,

Ohio State’s Sonny Styles is a semifinalist for the Butkus Award, which honors college football’s best linebacker.

Oklahoma senior linebacker Danny Stutsman was named a semifinalist for the Butkus Award on Monday afternoon. Butkus Award Semifinalist 💪» https://t.co/2e4HPoUvz2 @FbStutsman | #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/eodcy1CkZZ

One of the Iowa Hawkeyes' top stars and preeminent leaders was recognized among his position's finest nationally. Fifth-year Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins was named as a Butkus Award semifinalist. Presented annually to the nation's top linebacker,