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Stewart Named to Lombardi Award Watch List
8/12/2025 11:13:00 AM | Football
BUFFALO, NY – University at Buffalo edge Kobe Stewart has been named to the preseason watch list for the Lombardi Award, given annually to the nation's premier linemen and linebackers.
Stewart was a second-team All-MAC selection in 2024 after leading the Mid-American Conference in sacks with 9.5. It was one sack shy of Khalil Mack's UB FBS-era record of 10.5 sacks set in 2013. Stewart added 40 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
It is the second preseason watch list for Stewart who was also named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list.
Celebrating its 52nd anniversary, the Lombardi Award™ has been presented in Houston, Texas, since its establishment in 1970. The 2025 award dinner is scheduled for December 10, 2025, with net proceeds from gala sponsorships and table sales dedicated to supporting cancer research.
The Lombardi Award™ was established in 1970 in memory of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. It is presented to outstanding linemen who best epitomize his values of leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. Furthermore, the watchlist includes players who are consistently showing the values of strength, agility, and football acumen in their respective positions.
2025 Preseason Watch List Selections
Maxwell Award - Al-Jay Henderson
Bronko Nagurski Trophy - Red Murdock
Paul Hornung Award – Victor Snow
Allstate Wuerffel Trophy – Red Murdock
Walter Camp Award – Al-Jay Henderson
Chuck Bednarik Award – Red Murdock
Chuck Bednarik Award – Kobe Stewart
Lombardi Award – Kobe Stewart
The 2025 season kicks off at Minnesota on August 28.
Click here for ticket information.
For all the latest on UB football, follow @UBFootball on Twitter/X, @bullsfb on Instagram and like the UB Football Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
Stewart was a second-team All-MAC selection in 2024 after leading the Mid-American Conference in sacks with 9.5. It was one sack shy of Khalil Mack's UB FBS-era record of 10.5 sacks set in 2013. Stewart added 40 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
It is the second preseason watch list for Stewart who was also named to the Chuck Bednarik Award watch list.
Celebrating its 52nd anniversary, the Lombardi Award™ has been presented in Houston, Texas, since its establishment in 1970. The 2025 award dinner is scheduled for December 10, 2025, with net proceeds from gala sponsorships and table sales dedicated to supporting cancer research.
The Lombardi Award™ was established in 1970 in memory of legendary coach Vince Lombardi. It is presented to outstanding linemen who best epitomize his values of leadership, courage, performance, and discipline on and off the field. Furthermore, the watchlist includes players who are consistently showing the values of strength, agility, and football acumen in their respective positions.
2025 Preseason Watch List Selections
Maxwell Award - Al-Jay Henderson
Bronko Nagurski Trophy - Red Murdock
Paul Hornung Award – Victor Snow
Allstate Wuerffel Trophy – Red Murdock
Walter Camp Award – Al-Jay Henderson
Chuck Bednarik Award – Red Murdock
Chuck Bednarik Award – Kobe Stewart
Lombardi Award – Kobe Stewart
The 2025 season kicks off at Minnesota on August 28.
Click here for ticket information.
For all the latest on UB football, follow @UBFootball on Twitter/X, @bullsfb on Instagram and like the UB Football Facebook page.
Click here for information on the Bulls Championship Fund and how you can help UB Athletics.
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