MOSCOW, Idaho – Idaho football captain and junior linebacker Mathias Bertram was named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, the organization announced Tuesday. Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) recognized 22 student-athletes football and one head coach from all of college football for exemplary community impact by naming them to the team.

The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. The AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the 2008 season.   

Bertram has looked for service opportunities since early on in his life, working to provide meals in homeless shelters. This summer, he went on a week long mission trip to Peru and serves as the Vice President of Vandal Catholic at U of I.

His biggest personal cause is Peter's Paycheck, a non-profit that he is working with his mother to get off the ground. Peter's paycheck is dedicated to showing the true potential of adults with developmental disabilities in the workplace. The non-profit's goal is to advance their dignity, equality, and self-determination.

Bertram is the first Vandal to earn the honor and the only Big Sky athlete on the list this season.

Bertram leads not only in service, but also on the field. This season, he has seen success leading the defense with 13 tackles in two games. He is tied for first on the squad with six solo tackles and leads with seven assists. He also has a team-high 3.5 tackles for loss in just two games, good enough for 17th in the FCS. 

The redshirt junior looks to continue impacting Idaho on the field and the in community in his free time. He will attend the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans to be honored and receives an NIL deal through Allstate. 

Fans can vote for Bertram to be named the team captain at espn.com/allstate.