It is the second preseason recognition for the Sun Devil Football wide receiver
(Atlanta, GA) Arizona State football redshirt senior wide receiver Coben Bourguet earns a second preseason recognition for his hard work on and off the field.
The Wuerffel Foundation announced their nominees to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy preseason watch list, recognizing college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence and athletic achievement. Coben Bourguet is part of the exclusive group.
View the Wuerffel Trophy preseason watch list
Award Process
For the second consecutive year, the Wuerffel Foundation is partnering with Allstate to unite college football’s top community service honors through the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. Eleven student-athletes from the Watch List will be named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and serve as semifinalists for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy.
Selection timeline
The 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy finalists and recipient will be selected by a national voting committee, with input from a fan vote. The 2025 recipient will also serve as Captain of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team and will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards show December 12th, airing on ESPN. The Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Presentation Gala will follow on January 31, 2026, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
About the Wuerffel Trophy
Widely regarded as college football’s premier award for community service, the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy celebrates student-athletes who use their platforms to serve others and create positive change. Named after 1996 Heisman Trophy winner and University of Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel, who turned his football success into a lifelong mission of service, the award reflects his legacy of leadership and humanitarianism. This year marks the 21st anniversary of the trophy’s founding.
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Coben Bourguet, WR (R-Sr | Tucson, Arizona) |
Bourguet has been a part of the Sun Devil Football program since 2021, playing an integral role in the wide receiver room. A key member of the offensive scout team during the first part of his career, Bourguet has continued to improve during his time in Tempe. He has provided leadership and toughness on the practice field and in the locker room, which has been rewarded with playing time each of the past two seasons. Bourguet recorded his first career reception last year in the 49-7 victory over Arizona (11/30), hauling in a seven-yard pass from his brother, current Assistant Running Backs Coach Trenton Bourguet.
Off the field, Bourguet has volunteered and dedicated his time to several local organizations in both the Phoenix and Tucson area. He is also actively involved in fundraising efforts for the Sun Angel NIL Collective, helping increase the support for his teammates and other Sun Devil student-athletes. He already earned his degree in engineering management from ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering in May 2024 and is pursuing his Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, on pace for a May 2026 graduation.
Coben in the Community
Coben Bourguet co-founded Bourguet Brothers Enterprises, a community engagement program leveraging our platform and athletic experiences to host various community events, including youth camps, local fundraisers, hospital toy drives and training sessions across Arizona. He has thrived as a Volunteer Coach and Program General Manager Tucson Turf Elite Football since 2020. Bourguet led the program to achieve #1 national ranking (Zorts National Power Index) for two consecutive years among 7-on-7 high school teams. He has also served as an ambassador, providing guidance and actively participating in a series of practices and games with underserved youth in the Tucson community through his work with the Lapan Youth Sports Camp.
Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Arizona State football redshirt senior wide receiver Coben Bourguet was nominated for the 2025 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, the American Football Coaches Association announced earlier in the offseason. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes student-athletes for community service, academic dedication and impact on and off the field.
Press Release courtesy of Sun Devil Athletics – Connor Smith
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