COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State starting center Seth McLaughlin has been named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, the premier scholar-athlete award in college football.
The award recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success, football performance and leadership.
Before transferring to Ohio State, McLaughlin played for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2.5 years from Alabama with a bachelor's degree in finance and a 4.0 GPA. He then earned his master's degree in sports hospitality management before transferring. He is now working on his third degree in human development and family science.
McLaughlin has been named to the President's List twice, Dean's List and SEC Academic Honor Roll three times.
The center has played in 37 games so far in his collegiate career, 27 as a starter.
McLaughlin has made an impact in the community since arriving in Columbus earlier this year. The university says he volunteered for the OSU 4-miler and participated in the annual Run Out 5K to support Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Two Ohio State players have won the William V. Campbell Trophy: Bobby Hoying (1995) and Craig Krenzel (2003). Some other notable names who have won the award include Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow and Justin Herbert.
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