Photo by: Rachel Klotz | Louisville Athletics
Brown, Moss Named to Maxwell Award Watch List
July 28, 2025 | Football
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – University of Louisville running back Isaac Brown and quarterback Miller Moss have been named to the watch list for the 89th Maxwell Award, announced by The Maxwell Football Club on Monday.
This marks the first time since 2020 the Cardinals have had multiple players on the watch list for the Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football.
Brown enters the 2025 season after an impressive freshman campaign that saw him tally over 1,500 all-purpose yards and 12 touchdowns. Brown set Louisville's freshman rushing record and was the first Louisville true freshman to rush for over 1,000 yards. The Miami native earned Freshman All-America honors and was named the ACC Rookie and Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Moss joins Louisville in 2025 after spending the previous four years at the University of Southern California. Moss made nine starts in 2024, completing 233-of-362 passes for 2,555 yards and 18 touchdowns. He recorded four 300-yard passing games and led USC to a win over nationally ranked LSU, going 27-of-36 for 378 yards and a touchdown in the victory.
The Maxwell Award has been presented to the College Player of the Year since 1937 and is named in honor of Robert "Tiny" Maxwell who was a former standout at Swarthmore College and a renowned sportswriter and football official. First round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft and Heisman Trophy runner-up, Ashton Jeanty of Boise State took home the 2024 Maxwell Award.
This marks the first time since 2020 the Cardinals have had multiple players on the watch list for the Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football.
Brown enters the 2025 season after an impressive freshman campaign that saw him tally over 1,500 all-purpose yards and 12 touchdowns. Brown set Louisville's freshman rushing record and was the first Louisville true freshman to rush for over 1,000 yards. The Miami native earned Freshman All-America honors and was named the ACC Rookie and Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Moss joins Louisville in 2025 after spending the previous four years at the University of Southern California. Moss made nine starts in 2024, completing 233-of-362 passes for 2,555 yards and 18 touchdowns. He recorded four 300-yard passing games and led USC to a win over nationally ranked LSU, going 27-of-36 for 378 yards and a touchdown in the victory.
The Maxwell Award has been presented to the College Player of the Year since 1937 and is named in honor of Robert "Tiny" Maxwell who was a former standout at Swarthmore College and a renowned sportswriter and football official. First round pick of the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft and Heisman Trophy runner-up, Ashton Jeanty of Boise State took home the 2024 Maxwell Award.
Players Mentioned
RB
/ Football
QB
/ FootballThe Card Tape: Boca Raton Bowl
Friday, December 26
FB: Bush's Boca Raton Bowl Postgame Press Conference
Wednesday, December 24
The Card Tape: Kentucky (2025)
Monday, December 01
FB: Highlights vs. Kentucky
Sunday, November 30
