BOZEMAN — From the field to the classroom, Montana State defensive end Kenneth Eiden IV's hard work has been paying off.

He's a semifinalist for the prestigious William V. Campbell trophy , also known as the Academic Heisman.

According to the National Football Foundation's press release, a semifinalist must be a senior or graduate student in their final year of playing eligibility, must hold at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, have outstanding football ability as a first-team player or significant contributor and must have demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship.

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Eiden, a team captain, studies accounting and has carried a cumulative 3.5 GPA throughout his college career.

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