University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Eight Bears Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors
1/6/2026 10:00:00 AM | Football
GREELEY, Colo. — Eight members of the University of Northern Colorado football team have been named to the 2025 CSC Academic All-District Team, as announced by College Sports Communicators (CSC), recognizing their excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
The College Sports Communicators Academic All-District program honors the nation's top student-athletes for combined academic and athletic achievement. Nominees must carry a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 while meeting strict competition and eligibility standards.
The full list of Northern Colorado CSC Academic All-District honorees includes:
Zach Nowatzke
Brayden Munroe
Eric Gibson Jr.
Blake Weslin
Leo Blumentritt
Jacob Willig
Levi Little
Ayden Merrihew
The CSC Academic All-District recognition highlights student-athletes who exemplify discipline, leadership, and balance: meeting the demands of Division I football while excelling academically.
Academic All-America honorees will be announced later this month.
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the football team on Instagram, X and Facebook.
The College Sports Communicators Academic All-District program honors the nation's top student-athletes for combined academic and athletic achievement. Nominees must carry a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 while meeting strict competition and eligibility standards.
The full list of Northern Colorado CSC Academic All-District honorees includes:
Zach Nowatzke
Brayden Munroe
Eric Gibson Jr.
Blake Weslin
Leo Blumentritt
Jacob Willig
Levi Little
Ayden Merrihew
The CSC Academic All-District recognition highlights student-athletes who exemplify discipline, leadership, and balance: meeting the demands of Division I football while excelling academically.
Academic All-America honorees will be announced later this month.
FOLLOW THE BEARS: For complete coverage of UNC Athletics, check out the official homepage at uncbears.com. Follow the football team on Instagram, X and Facebook.
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