East–West Shrine Bowl MVP's List

Last Modified Jan 30, 2025 17:51 GMT

The East-West Shrine Bowl is a college football all-star game that has been held annually since 1925, making it the longest-running college all-star football game in the United States. Initially known as the East-West Shrine Game, it was renamed in 2020 to reflect its significance as a bowl game. The event features top senior college football players from across the country, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their skills to NFL scouts and teams. The game also serves a charitable purpose, with proceeds benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provides specialized medical care to children regardless of their families' ability to pay.

According to Shrine Bowl's official website, the East-West Shrine Bowl originated from a baseball game played by the Islam Shriners and the Elks, aimed at raising funds for charity. In 1925, E. Jack Spaulding proposed replacing the baseball contest with a football game to generate more visibility and support for charitable causes. Since then, the bowl has evolved into a significant event in college football, attracting attention from fans and professional scouts alike. The East-West Shrine Bowl pits players from the East Coast against those from the West Coast. The format allows for high competition levels, showcasing some of the best talents in college football. In recent years, NFL coaching staff have been involved in training and managing teams during the week leading up to the game. The 2025 edition of the Shrine Bowl is set to take place on January 30, 2025, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It will be broadcast nationally on NFL Network. This year marks a significant milestone as it is the 100th annual event, celebrating a century of tradition and excellence in college football.

List of East-West Shrine Bowl’s MVP

The East-West Shrine Bowl not only serves as a showcase for top college football talent but also recognizes outstanding individual performances through its MVP awards.

YearOffensive MVPCollegePositionDefensive MVPCollegePosition
2000Marcus KnightMichiganWRErik FlowersArizona StateDE
2001Steve SmithUtahWRLeo BarnesSouthern MississippiDB
2002Deonce WhitakerSan Jose StateRBEverick RawlsTexasLB
2003Donald LeeMississippi StateTETully Banta-CainCalDE
2004Ryan DinwiddieBoise StateQBBrandon ChillarUCLALB
2005Stefan LeForsLouisvilleQBAlex GreenDukeS
2006Reggie McNealTexas A&MQBJames WycheSyracuseDE
2007Jeff RoweNevadaQBDan BazuinCentral MichiganDE
2008Josh JohnsonSan DiegoQBSpencer LarsenArizonaLB
2009Marlon LuckyNebraskaRBMichael TauiliiliDukeLB
2010Mike KafkaNorthwesternQBO'Brien SchofieldWisconsinDE
2011Delone CarterSyracuseRBMartin ParkerRichmondDT
2012Lennon CreerLouisiana TechRBNick SukayPenn StateCB
2013Chad BumphisMississippi StateWRNigel MaloneKansas StateCB
2014Jimmy GaroppoloEastern IllinoisQBEthan WestbrooksWest Texas A&MDE
2015Marvin KlossSouth FloridaKZa'Darius SmithKentuckyDE
2016Vernon AdamsOregonQBMichael CaputoWisconsinS
2017Elijah McGuireLouisiana–LafayetteRBTrey HendricksonFlorida AtlanticDE
2018Daurice FountainNorthern IowaWRNatrell JamersonWisconsinS
2019Terry GodwinGeorgiaWRJustin HollinsOregonLB
2020Benny LeMayCharlotteRBLuther KirkIllinois StateS
2022E. J. PerryBrownQBDiego FagotNavyLB
2023Jake MoodyMichiganKTrey Dean IIIFloridaS
2024Frank Gore Jr.Southern MissRBJarius MonroeTulaneCB

FAQs on East–West Shrine Bowl

A. The first East-West Shrine Bowl was held in 1925.

A. According to Pro Football Network, the Shrine Bowl can be seen live on the NFL Network.


A. Frank Gore Jr. was named the Offensive MVP in the 2024 East-West Shrine Bowl.


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