Award Winners Recognizing the Power of Partnership to be Announced on December 9
The Pony Express Huddle Foundation today proudly announced the finalists for the 2025 Pony Express Award, the only collegiate football accolade honoring the most outstanding teammate tandems, regardless of position. The award celebrates duos whose collective leadership, sacrifice, and impact shape team success, underscoring the belief that great players can be even greater together, both on and off the field. The winning tandem of the 2025 Pony Express Award will be revealed on December 9, 2025.
The four finalist tandems for the 2025 Pony Express Award are:
CJ Allen, LB, and Raylen Wilson, LB – Georgia
Jeremiyah Love, RB and Jadarian Price, RB – Notre Dame
Julian Sayin, QB and Jeremiah Smith, WR – Ohio State
Jacob Rodriguez, LB, and David Bailey, LB – Texas Tech
Established to honor the legacy of SMU running backs Eric Dickerson and Craig James, known as the “Pony Express” when they played together from 1979 to 1982, this award pays tribute to college football’s greatest tandems. Dickerson and James led the Mustangs to Southwest Conference Championships in 1981 and 1982, setting a standard for collaboration and excellence during their tenure at SMU. Unlike other awards that focus on individual achievements, the Pony Express Award emphasizes the significance of partnership and collective success in football.
