Keelan Marion, Spencer Fano Nominated For College Football 25 Stars
Jan 21, 2025, 2:45 PM
Keelan Marion returns a Utah kickoff for a touchdown to give the No. 9 Cougars a 10-7 lead over Utah. (BYU Photo)
(BYU Photo)
SALT LAKE CITY – EA Sports, the maker of the College Football 25, is asking for your help in deciding the 25 Stars of the Season. Fans can vote for their favorite players here. Eighty-seven players have been nominated, with the final 25 being announced at the end of January.
BYU’s Keelan Marion is one of two possibilities for kick returner of the year. Utah right tackle Spencer Fano is one of three nominees for the position.
Who earned their place on the first ever #CFB25 Stars of the Season roster? ✨#CFBSOTS Voting is LIVE 🔗: https://t.co/9VYpeHb0Bc pic.twitter.com/lbF3JeRAbD
— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) January 21, 2025
Fano, a 6’6 mauler out of Spanish Fork, Utah, was named a 2024 All-American while starting all 12 games at right tackle. Fano also earned PFF First Team, AP Second Team, and Walter Camp Second Team and was a member of the All-Big 12 First Team in 2024.
BYU’s Keelan Marion is a nominee for @EASPORTSCollege “Stars of the Season” at kick returner.
Fans can vote for which players are named the stars of 2024-25.https://t.co/kISa72rNQK pic.twitter.com/gd7tXHNAje
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) January 21, 2025
Marion was a critical component of BYU’s fast start in 2024. The redshirt junior was named First Team All-American as a return specialist, garnering honors from Walter Camp, FWAA, Pro Football Focus, CBS Sports, and Phil Steele.
The Big 12 Kick Returner of the Year finished with 347 return yards and two touchdowns.
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