| Spencer Drango
Baylor
#58 – Sr./OL/Cedar Park, Texas
“Jesus' victory on the cross allows me to place my identity in my Savior and not in football.” |
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| Aiavion Edwards
Baylor
#20 - Jr./LB/Stephenville, Texas
“It allows me to prepare for competition knowing that no matter what I face, He will always be there. It also allows me to leave everything I have on the field, because I am working for the Lord, not man.” |
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Ty Darlington
Oklahoma
#56 – Sr./OL/Apopka, Fla. “When I take the field, I have the mindset that the game has already been won during the week of preparation, just as Jesus already achieved the ultimate victory before I was born. I am free to play without pressure because who I am is not defined by how I play on the field. Jesus is my identity, not football.” |  |
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Trevor Knight
Oklahoma
#9 - RS-Jr./QB/San Antonio
“Jesus died so I may have life and have it abundantly. He allows a simple game to educate us and mold us into leaders, playmakers and, ultimately, men who seek eternity in Heaven.” |  |
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Zachary Crabtree
Oklahoma State
#60 – RS-Soph./OL/Mansfield, Texas “God gave His life for us, and He gives us an opportunity to play for Him. He has affected and impacted everything we do.” |  |
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Ben Hughes
Oklahoma State
#70 – RS-Soph./DT/Waco, Texas “Everything that came to me with football and having great coaches and playing hard is all because of Him. I wouldn't be here right now without Him.” |  |
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Kenny Iloka
TCU
#6 – Sr./S/Sugar Land, Texas “God gave me the ability and put the desire in my heart to achieve great things. I give all my love, attention and dedication to the opportunity I have to reach the goals I have set for myself and ultimately make Him proud.” |  |
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Kolby Listenbee
TCU
#7 – Sr./WR/Arlington, Texas “Knowing that Jesus died on the cross for us, showing His commitment to His people, motivates me to never give up on the field and always have faith in the abilities He has given me. I never want to limit myself, because with God all things are possible.” |  |
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Micah Awe
Texas Tech
#18 – Sr./LB/Arlington, Texas “My faith is what keeps me going. There are plenty of times I don’t feel like going to class or practice, but God is literally the only reason I am here in the first place, so I try to do everything I can to give it all to Him.” |  |
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Talor Nunez
Texas Tech
#59 – Soph./DL/Midland, Texas “I just always think about doing sports God’s way. Whether I’m at practice, workouts, class or even in a giant stadium full of people, I’m still in front of an ‘Audience of One.’” |  |
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John DePalma
West Virginia
#87 – Sr./LS/Cumming, Ga. “It reminds me to stay humble because I am a child of God put here for a purpose. I strive to serve Him and my team for His greater glory. The hard work and sacrifice I make is nothing compared to the ultimate sacrifice he made for me.” |  |
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Jon Lewis
West Virginia
#92 – RS-Soph./DL /Morgantown, W.Va. “Christ’s ultimate victory on the cross helps me focus on a life of dedication, commitment and service to Him, coaches, teammates and fans. I am a part of the Body of Christ, and as I do my part to help the Body, we are all able to experience success.” |  |
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