Tony Rojas named Butkus Award semifinalist for Penn State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Tony Rojas, linebacker for Penn State, has been named a semifinalist for the Butkus Award, acknowledging his impressive performance this season. Rojas has recorded 56 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks, emerging as a key leader on the team despite its challenges. Having overcome a major knee injury last season, he has remained steadfast with the Nittany Lions through coaching changes and team struggles. Finalists for the Butkus Award will be revealed on November 20, with the winner announced on December 7.
- •Rojas has 56 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks this season.
- •He overcame a knee injury that ended his previous season.
- •Rojas has shown leadership amid team challenges.
- •Finalists will be announced on November 20.
- •The award winner will be revealed on December 7.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Tony Rojas earns Butkus Award semifinalist nod
"Penn State linebacker Tony Rojas is a semifinalist for the Butkus Award after a standout season for the Nittany Lions.
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