By: Magnolia Mornings, Magnolia Tribune
(From Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame)
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum announced the nominees for the 29th Annual C Spire Conerly Trophy this week. The award recognizes Mississippi’s best college football player.
The nominees for the 2024 C Spire Conerly Trophy are:
- Alcorn State University – Xzavier Vaughn (Quarterback)
- Belhaven University – Wyatt Beck (Linebacker)
- Delta State University – Kelvin Smith (Running Back)
- Jackson State University – Irv Mulligan (Running Back)
- Millsaps College – Nehemiah Coalson (Linebacker)
- Mississippi College – Brennan Blake (Defensive Lineman)
- Mississippi State University – Isaac Smith (Safety)
- Mississippi Valley State University – Nathan Rembert (Wide Receiver)
- University of Mississippi – Jaxson Dart (Quarterback)
- University of Southern Mississippi – Bryce Lofton (Punter)
The winner of the 2024 C Spire Conerly Trophy will be announced at a special ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel.