Wildcat kicker Stefan Demos has been named as a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, honoring players for excellence on the field and in the classroom. Demos, who is a fifth-year senior and is working on a master's degree in sports administration, is one of 121 semifinalists up for the award. The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame made the announcement Thursday.

In other Wildcat news on Thursday, the team sent out its weekly injury report for Saturday's Big Ten opener at Minnesota. Jared Carpenter is cleared to play after suffering from a lower back issue right before kickoff during the Rice game two weeks ago. Offensive lineman Evan Luxenburg is out with a knee injury.