NC State Newsstand: Brandon Cleveland nominated for Wuerffel Trophy

NC State junior defensive tackle Brandon Cleveland spends his Mondays handing out pizza to the unhoused community in downtown Raleigh. In addition to that, he has helped raise money for the Feed the Pack Pantry, which helps unhoused students and those facing food insecurity.

Now, Cleveland has been recognized for his off the field work.

The Tampa, Fla.,, native was nominated for the 2024 AllState Wuerffel Trophy, it was announced Thursday. Cleveland is also nominated for the AFCA Good Works Team as one of the 111 FBS nominees honored for their community service efforts around the country.

The Wuerffel Trophy “embodies former Florida quarterback Danny Wuerffel’s commitment to being a humanitarian, while honoring student-athletes who are inspired to serve others and make positive impacts on society.”

The finalists will be selected by a national voting committee, which includes a fan vote, and will be announced during ESPN’s Home Depot College Football Awards Show on Dec. 12. The 2024 AllState Wuerffel Trophy will be presented on Feb. 1, 2025, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

Tweets of the day

Welcome to August, the start of the collegiate sports season calendar.

It’s August and you know what that means…WOLFPACK SPORTS START THIS MONTH! pic.twitter.com/JuEAu6vRO3

— NC State Athletics (@PackAthletics) August 1, 2024

NC State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson is high on his unit this fall.

NC State defensive coordinator Tony Gibson holds his unit to a high standard. Even though the Wolfpack has new faces in key spots, Gibson believes the defense will be able to meet his expectations.

More here: https://t.co/T2wbAuuKO0 pic.twitter.com/PozCasyFu9

— The Wolfpacker (@TheWolfpacker) August 1, 2024

Yeah, Noah Rogers mossed All-ACC cornerback Aydan White in practice.

Looks like former 5 recruit Noah Rogers is already making big plays in fall camp.

The dynamic receiver vs. Aydan White will be an intense battle all month.

(Video via @packfootball on IG) pic.twitter.com/4hET09d1jI

— Ethan McDowell (@ethanmmcdowell) August 1, 2024

Quote of the day

NC State graduate center Zeke Correll is focused on leaving his mark in Raleigh.

“I think it’s important for me to leave the offensive line room better than when I got here,” Correll said. “To me, that will mean that I made a meaningful change and impact on the guys around me. In order to raise a culture, you have to be willing to do things you haven’t done before. I think this season, we’re really excited because we put in the work and now it’s time to keep improving.”

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