NEW HAVEN, Conn. – One day after defeating Harvard before a sold-out crowd in Cambridge, Team 151 gathered at Yale's Schwarzman Center to honor its seniors and announce the team awards.

Yale finished the season with a 7-3 overall record and a 4-3 mark in Ivy League play. The Bulldogs went undefeated in non-conference games and closed the season on a three-game winning streak, highlighted by a 34-29 victory over Harvard.

As part of the ceremony, Yale's senior class, which won two Ivy League championships together, was honored. The team awards were also announced. 

Yale Football 2025 Team Awards

Charles Loftus Award
Donated by the New Haven Gridiron Club and awarded to the most valuable freshman player on the team.

Winner: Breylan Thompson

Chester J. LaRoche Award (1968)
Given to the senior who, by character and academic talents, has given the most to Yale. (Award is $1,000 toward a graduate school of the recipient's choice, or to Yale in his name.)

Winners: Grant Jordan and Luke Foster

Fredric Woodrow "Woody" Knapp Memorial Trophy (1968)
Awarded in memory of Lieutenant (j.g.) Frederick Woodrow Knapp, B.A. 1965, Attack Squadron 164, U.S. Navy, who gave his life in air combat over North Vietnam on November 2, 1967. Given to the outstanding member of the Yale football team who best exemplifies Woody's cheerful disposition, leadership qualities, and unselfish devotion to others.

Winner: Ryan Belk

Greg Dubinetz Award
Awarded to the lineman who best exemplifies Gregory George Dubinetz's spirit as a player and qualities as a person.

Winners: Connor Smith and Kevin Jourdain

James Keppel Award
Given to the offensive back who best exhibits Jim's work ethic, pride, and dedication to Yale Football, as well as his ability to enrich the lives of his friends and teammates.

Winners: Tre Peterson and Chase Nenad

Ledyard Mitchell Award (1923)
Established by the Class of 1904 in honor of Ledyard Mitchell, B.A. 1904. Awarded for proficiency in kicking.

Winner: Shamus Florio

Norman S. Hall Memorial Trophy
Established from gifts made in 1937 to honor Norman S. Hall, Class of 1930. Awarded to a player for outstanding service to Yale Football.

Winners: Inumidun Ayo-Durojaiye and Ry Yates

Robert Gardner Anderson '33 Award
Awarded to the player who best exemplifies Bob's intense interest in the sport through a combination of athletic skill, team spirit, and pride in accomplishment.

Winner: David Pantelis

Ryan LoProto Award
Awarded to the player who best exemplifies Ryan's passion and competitive spirit, skill in the defensive secondary, and devotion to teammates.

Winner: Sean Guyton

Ted Turner Award
Awarded to the Yale interior lineman who displays tough, hardworking, aggressive play while demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship. The Turner Award winner is a true student-athlete and role model.

Winners: Tamatoa McDonough and Sean Sullivan

Hammer Award
Winner: Abu Kamara

Yale Football Captain:
Dean Shaffer

Special Teams Award:
Winner: Ben Mann

Defensive Line Award:
Winner: Alvin Gulley, Jr.