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Miami’s Malachi Toney becomes the first freshman in Miami history to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards this season.
Toney led all freshmen nationally in receptions and receiving yards, exemplifying his role as Miami’s top playmaker in 2025.
Toney’s 2025 campaign also produced a 146-yard game at Virginia Tech, cementing him as a primary Miami playmaker.

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Mason Posa earned Freshman All-American honors after the 2025 season.
The true freshman started five games but led Wisconsin with 61 tackles.
He added four sacks and two forced fumbles for the Badgers in 2025.
Posa was the highest-graded freshman on defense in the Big Ten according to PFF.
His breakout changed Wisconsin’s defensive trajectory and rotation.
Posa and fellow freshman Cooper Catalano are seen as the future and present of Wisconsin’s defense.
The article notes Wisconsin’s earlier All-American linebacker history, including Braelon Allen in 2021.
Wisconsin finished with multiple defensive changes attributed to Posa’s emergence.
The coverage highlights Posa’s 2025 season impact on Wisconsin’s defense.
The piece connects Posa’s rise to a broader Big Ten freshman defensive performance.

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The FWAA named 14 players at each side of the ball for the Freshman All-American team, but Graceson Littleton was not among them.
The analysis argues Littleton was the best freshman nickel but the FWAA did not select a nickel cornerback in the final group.
Littleton led the group in run-stop metrics and was praised for his run defense by the comparison piece.
The piece notes Littleton’s high slot-snap total and targeted-throw pressure, impacting his overall stats.
The analysis acknowledges Littleton’s coverage penalties, including yards allowed and target rate.
The article cites Ellis Robinson and other players as factors in the FWAA selections, suggesting Littleton’s exclusion may reflect positional bias.
The piece highlights the FWAA’s inclusion of redshirt freshmen like Ellis Robinson, complicating Littleton’s case.
The analysis cites Littleton’s high coverage targets and tackling stats as a contrast to peers.
The piece emphasizes Littleton’s day-one starter role on a top-15 team and key plays against Ohio State and Michigan.
The analysis frames the snub as a potential misalignment between FWAA selection criteria and Littleton’s on-field impact.
The article points to the impact of Littleton’s run defense in a national context against high-profile opponents.

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Three UGA players, Dontrell Glover, Elijah Griffin and Ellis Robinson IV, were named to the FWAA 2025 Freshman All-America Team.
This marks the first time since 2022 Georgia has had a trio on the FWAA Freshman All-America team.
Glover started the last 12 games at right guard for the SEC champion Bulldogs.
Griffin appeared in all 14 contests with 22 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss.
Robinson started 12 games and had 20 tackles with four interceptions.
Robinson's fourth interception came against Georgia Tech, tying for the SEC lead in picks.
The FWAA recognition coincides with Georgia's continued strength in developing young talent.
Georgia finished the season with strong rushing and defense aided by the highlighted players.
The announcement reflects Georgia's ongoing production of top freshmen with SEC impact.
The FWAA team selections add to Georgia’s 2025 recruiting and development narrative.

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