Kittleman Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, Earns American Community Impact Award
7/31/2025 11:15:00 AM | Football
ATLANTA, Ga. – Tulsa's Stephen Kittleman has earned a pair of prestigious honors for his dedication both on and off the field. He has been named to the 2025 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List and is the recipient of the American Conference Community Impact Award, as selected by the league's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
A record 116 student-athletes were named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence, and athletic achievement.
The American Community Impact Award honors a student-athlete who has made a meaningful impact in the campus or surrounding community through service work. One student-athlete or group from each American member institution is eligible for nomination each academic year.
Kittleman, a Tulsa, Oklahoma native, served as the President of Tulsa's SAAC Committee for the 2024-25 school year where he led with purpose, expanding the committee's impact both on campus and in the Tulsa community. Under his leadership, SAAC organized numerous initiatives, including two Powerful Minds Weeks focused on student-athlete mental health, two Unity Weeks celebrating diversity and inclusion, participation in the city-wide MLK Day Parade, two SAAC Days of Service, and multiple Welcome Back events that strengthened connections among athletes, coaches, and staff.
Kittleman personally volunteered at Common Good during the Day of Service, where he mentored children and connected with youth through recreational activities. He also worked with One Hope Tulsa to help build a playground, providing a lasting community resource, and served meals at a John 3:16 Mission fundraising event benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness.
In addition, as President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Stephen led weekly gatherings for 50–75 student-athletes, fostering spiritual growth, personal development, and community. He coordinated guest speakers, organized events, and mentored athletes, cultivating a space of encouragement, leadership, and purpose.
He's appeared in 24 career games for Tulsa, including leading the Golden Hurricane to touchdown against Oklahoma State, when he rushed for a nine-yard touchdown, the first of his career.
All-Time AAC Community Impact Award Winners
2018-19: Stephen Sepcich, Baseball, Tulane
2019-20: Alexandra Wall, Swimming & Diving, Cincinnati
2020-21: Alexis Cheatum, Volleyball, Houston
2021-22: Jenica Baron, Bowling, Tulane
2022-23: Annabelle Corcoran, Swimming & Diving, SMU
2023-24: Carter Cunningham, Baseball, East Carolina
2024-25: Stephen Kittleman, Football, Tulsa
Season Tickets On Sale
Season tickets for the 2025 University of Tulsa football season are on sale now as fans can book their seats at H.A. Chapman Stadium for the first season of the Tre Lamb era. Full season packages running from $95 to $350 are available for Tulsa's six-game home schedule.
Fans can CLICK HERE or call 918-631-4688 to purchase tickets for the upcoming football season.
2025 Football Mini Plan
Mini-plan ticket packages for the 2025 Tulsa football season are officially available. This exciting three-game ticket plan includes marquee matchups against our conference opponents, Navy and Tulane, as well as a thrilling late non-conference showdown with Oregon State. Don't miss your chance to be part of the action!
Mini-plan ticket prices start at $50 for red zone, $80 for blue zone, $110 for gold zone seats and $140 for platinum seating.
Fans can purchase mini-plan tickets online by clicking here,
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the football program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'TulsaFootball' on X, Facebook and Instagram.
A record 116 student-athletes were named to the Wuerffel Trophy Watch List, which recognizes college football players from across the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) who exemplify community service, academic excellence, and athletic achievement.
The American Community Impact Award honors a student-athlete who has made a meaningful impact in the campus or surrounding community through service work. One student-athlete or group from each American member institution is eligible for nomination each academic year.
Kittleman, a Tulsa, Oklahoma native, served as the President of Tulsa's SAAC Committee for the 2024-25 school year where he led with purpose, expanding the committee's impact both on campus and in the Tulsa community. Under his leadership, SAAC organized numerous initiatives, including two Powerful Minds Weeks focused on student-athlete mental health, two Unity Weeks celebrating diversity and inclusion, participation in the city-wide MLK Day Parade, two SAAC Days of Service, and multiple Welcome Back events that strengthened connections among athletes, coaches, and staff.
Kittleman personally volunteered at Common Good during the Day of Service, where he mentored children and connected with youth through recreational activities. He also worked with One Hope Tulsa to help build a playground, providing a lasting community resource, and served meals at a John 3:16 Mission fundraising event benefiting individuals experiencing homelessness.
In addition, as President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Stephen led weekly gatherings for 50–75 student-athletes, fostering spiritual growth, personal development, and community. He coordinated guest speakers, organized events, and mentored athletes, cultivating a space of encouragement, leadership, and purpose.
He's appeared in 24 career games for Tulsa, including leading the Golden Hurricane to touchdown against Oklahoma State, when he rushed for a nine-yard touchdown, the first of his career.
All-Time AAC Community Impact Award Winners
2018-19: Stephen Sepcich, Baseball, Tulane
2019-20: Alexandra Wall, Swimming & Diving, Cincinnati
2020-21: Alexis Cheatum, Volleyball, Houston
2021-22: Jenica Baron, Bowling, Tulane
2022-23: Annabelle Corcoran, Swimming & Diving, SMU
2023-24: Carter Cunningham, Baseball, East Carolina
2024-25: Stephen Kittleman, Football, Tulsa
Season Tickets On Sale
Season tickets for the 2025 University of Tulsa football season are on sale now as fans can book their seats at H.A. Chapman Stadium for the first season of the Tre Lamb era. Full season packages running from $95 to $350 are available for Tulsa's six-game home schedule.
Fans can CLICK HERE or call 918-631-4688 to purchase tickets for the upcoming football season.
2025 Football Mini Plan
Mini-plan ticket packages for the 2025 Tulsa football season are officially available. This exciting three-game ticket plan includes marquee matchups against our conference opponents, Navy and Tulane, as well as a thrilling late non-conference showdown with Oregon State. Don't miss your chance to be part of the action!
Mini-plan ticket prices start at $50 for red zone, $80 for blue zone, $110 for gold zone seats and $140 for platinum seating.
Fans can purchase mini-plan tickets online by clicking here,
Visit www.TulsaHurricane.com for the latest news and information on the football program. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'TulsaFootball' on X, Facebook and Instagram.
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