Football’s Dickson Agu Named a Go Bowling Military Bowl Stem Scholar Athlete
Nov 12, 2025 | Football
WASHINGTON (Reprinted with Permission) – Tulane University linebacker Dickson Agu, a junior majoring in neuroscience, has been named a Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete. The award recognizes some of the brightest minds competing on the football field in the ACC and the American Conference.
Agu, who is from Geismer, Louisiana, aspires to be a physician upon his graduation from Tulane.
This is the fifth season of the Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete annual team and the second consecutive campaign that Agu has been a member. All the players recognized are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.
"We are excited to once again present the Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program and celebrate the successes of these student-athletes on the field and in the classroom," Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. "Along with our partners at Fognigma, we congratulate these young men for their achievements and look forward to their continued success."
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program presented by Fognigma honors one football player at each university that is a member of the ACC and the American Conference – the two conferences that are represented in the Go Bowling Military Bowl college football game. These players are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.
The two players whose teams compete in the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl will be recognized at the game, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 27 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. CT and the game will be televised on ESPN. Bowl tickets are on sale now. A donation will be made by Fognigma in the name of these two players to their respective school's general scholarship fund.
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athletes from the ACC are:
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athletes from the American Conference are:
Proceeds from the Bowl benefit Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation's retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers
For the latest updates on the Go Bowling Military Bowl, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! To plan your trip to Annapolis, go to Visit Annapolis.
ABOUT THE GO BOWLING MILITARY BOWL
The Go Bowling Military Bowl is the National Capital Region's college football postseason bowl game broadcast on ESPN and featuring a matchup between teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Conference at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Organized by the Military Bowl Foundation, the Bowl's mission is to benefit our nation's service members including the operation of Patriot Point, a 294-acre retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. For the latest updates, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! The 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl kicks off on December 27 at 10 a.m. CT.
ABOUT THE MILITARY BOWL FOUNDATION
The Military Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates premier events in the National Capital Region to benefit our nation's service members. Originally formed to create the region's first-ever college football postseason bowl game, the Foundation now not only runs the Go Bowling Military Bowl but additionally operates the DC Touchdown Club and Patriot Point, a retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Foundation hosts engaging events throughout the year to raise money and awareness for military service members, directly impacting those who give so much of themselves for the country.
ABOUT FOGNIGMA
Fognigma is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software platform that helps government organizations take control of their operations in the cloud. With just a few clicks, users can create secure, flexible environments that support remote work, collaboration, and mission execution no complicated setup required. Fognigma is built to move fast, adapt to evolving needs, and stay hidden from adversaries.
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The Tulane football team (7-2, 4-1 American) has started the 2025 season with seven wins in the first nine games including a pair of wins over Power 4 opponents in the regular season for the first time since 1988. The victory over Memphis makes Tulane 4-1 in conference play for the fourth time in school history (2025, 2013, 1997, and 1948). This is only the fifth time the school has won four or more American games since joining the conference in 2014 although it is the fourth straight year for the program.
The program ranks fourth in the league this season in interceptions (7) and is tops in net punting (41.88). Patrick Durkin is the American Conference's leader in both field goals a game (1.67) and field goal percentage (93.8). Alec Clark leads the conference with his average of 47.2 yards per punt. Retzlaff is placed fourth in the league in rushing touchdowns (10) and is 10th in rushing yards (556). He is also leads the league in passing yards per completion (13.38). Javion White is second in the conference and is placed 21st nationally in interceptions (3).
Tulane ended the 2024 season playing in the program's third consecutive bowl game. It was also the sixth time in the last seven years that Tulane had been selected to play in a bowl game (2018 – Cure Bowl, 2019 – Armed Forces Bowl, 2020 – Famous Idaho Bowl, 2022 – Cotton Bowl, 2023 – Military Bowl and 2024 – Gasparilla Bowl). Overall, it was Tulane's 17th bowl appearance (1932 – Rose Bowl, 1935 – Sugar Bowl, 1939 – Sugar Bowl, 1970 – Liberty Bowl, 1973 – Astro Bluebonnet Bowl, 1979 – Liberty Bowl, 1980 – Hall of Fame Bowl, 1987 – Independence Bowl, 1998 – Liberty Bowl, 2002 – Hawaii Bowl, 2013 – New Orleans, 2018 – Cure Bowl, 2019 – Armed Forces Bowl, 2020 -Famous Idaho Bowl, 2022 – Cotton Bowl, 2023 – Military Bowl and 2024 – Gasparilla Bowl) with the program sporting an all-time record of 7-10 in bowl games. Tulane also made the team's third straight American Championship Game appearance in 2024.
The program sports a 39-12 record over the last four seasons.
Head Coach Jon Sumrall has been one of the most successful coaches in the country over the last four seasons with a record of 39-11, two Sun Belt Conference championships and a pair of double-digit winning streaks. He was named Sun Belt Conference Coach of Year and was twice named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year honor. Sumrall returned to Tulane after serving as the Green Wave's Co-Defensive Coordinator for three years (2012-14). In 2013, he was a crucial part of Tulane's run to the New Orleans Bowl, the program's first postseason appearance since 2002 and third since 1988. Sumrall also was named a finalist for FootballScoop Defensive Line Coach of the Year.
Next, the Tulane football team returns home to face off against Florida Atlantic (4-5, 3-3 American) at 3 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Yulman Stadium.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football and the men's and women's basketball seasons can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Tulane football on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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Agu, who is from Geismer, Louisiana, aspires to be a physician upon his graduation from Tulane.
This is the fifth season of the Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete annual team and the second consecutive campaign that Agu has been a member. All the players recognized are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.
"We are excited to once again present the Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program and celebrate the successes of these student-athletes on the field and in the classroom," Military Bowl Foundation President & Executive Director Steve Beck said. "Along with our partners at Fognigma, we congratulate these young men for their achievements and look forward to their continued success."
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athlete Program presented by Fognigma honors one football player at each university that is a member of the ACC and the American Conference – the two conferences that are represented in the Go Bowling Military Bowl college football game. These players are studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) subjects and/or aspire to STEM careers.
The two players whose teams compete in the 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl will be recognized at the game, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 27 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. CT and the game will be televised on ESPN. Bowl tickets are on sale now. A donation will be made by Fognigma in the name of these two players to their respective school's general scholarship fund.
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athletes from the ACC are:
- Boston College defensive lineman Edwin Kolenge, a redshirt junior studying human-centered engineering.
- Cal defensive lineman Aidan Keanaaina, a graduate student working toward a master's degree in public health.
- Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown, a sophomore studying biological sciences.
- Duke tight end Tony Boggs, a redshirt sophomore studying art history with an architecture concentration and an architectural engineering certificate.
- Florida State running back Zay Parks, a redshirt freshman studying civil engineering.
- Georgia Tech offensive lineman Joe Fusile, a redshirt senior studying civil engineering.
- Louisville offensive lineman Cameron Gorin, a freshman studying engineering.
- Miami long snapper Adam Booker, a redshirt junior studying mechanical engineering.
- North Carolina long snapper Spencer Triplett, a graduate student with a degree in exercise and sports science.
- N.C. State linebacker AJ Richardson, a junior majoring in science and technology.
- Notre Dame linebacker Jerry Rullo, a senior majoring in neuroscience and behavior.
- Pitt linebacker Luke DelGaudio, who graduated with a degree in economics and is completing pre-med studies to attend medical school.
- SMU quarterback Charlie Fiser, a junior majoring in business analytics.
- Stanford tight end Sam Roush, a graduate student with a degree in computer science.
- Syracuse offensive lineman Patrick Alberga, a graduate student with a degree in civil engineering.
- Virginia offensive lineman Noah Josey, a graduate student with a degree in applied statistics.
- Virginia Tech kicker John Love, a graduate student with a degree in biology.
- Wake Forest linebacker Quincy Bryant, a graduate student with a degree in business and enterprise management.
The Go Bowling Military Bowl STEM Scholar-Athletes from the American Conference are:
- UAB defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, a redshirt sophomore studying digital forensics.
- Army linebacker Andon Thomas, a senior studying chemical engineering.
- Charlotte defensive lineman Braden Mullen, a graduate student studying data science and business analytics.
- East Carolina linebacker Jackson Barker, a senior studying exercise physiology.
- Florida Atlantic offensive lineman Scarlee Jean, a graduate student with a degree in biomedical science, neuroscience and behavior.
- Memphis linebacker Donovan Mathena, a graduate student with a degree in health studies.
- Navy quarterback Blake Horvath, a senior studying operations research.
- North Texas offensive lineman Keon Johnson, a sophomore studying computer science.
- Rice defensive lineman Aquantis Clemmons, a redshirt sophomore studying mechanical engineering.
- South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown, a senior studying health science.
- Temple kicker Carl Hardin, a redshirt sophomore studying construction engineering technology.
- Tulane linebacker Dickson Agu, a junior majoring in neuroscience.
- Tulsa offensive lineman Will Morris, a redshirt sophomore studying mechanical engineering.
- UTSA wide receiver Patrick Overmyer, a redshirt sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Proceeds from the Bowl benefit Patriot Point, the Military Bowl Foundation's retreat for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers
For the latest updates on the Go Bowling Military Bowl, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! To plan your trip to Annapolis, go to Visit Annapolis.
ABOUT THE GO BOWLING MILITARY BOWL
The Go Bowling Military Bowl is the National Capital Region's college football postseason bowl game broadcast on ESPN and featuring a matchup between teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference and the American Conference at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. Organized by the Military Bowl Foundation, the Bowl's mission is to benefit our nation's service members including the operation of Patriot Point, a 294-acre retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. For the latest updates, visit militarybowl.org, follow @MilitaryBowl on Twitter and Instagram and like Military Bowl on Facebook! The 2025 Go Bowling Military Bowl kicks off on December 27 at 10 a.m. CT.
ABOUT THE MILITARY BOWL FOUNDATION
The Military Bowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates premier events in the National Capital Region to benefit our nation's service members. Originally formed to create the region's first-ever college football postseason bowl game, the Foundation now not only runs the Go Bowling Military Bowl but additionally operates the DC Touchdown Club and Patriot Point, a retreat for recovering service members, their families and caregivers on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The Foundation hosts engaging events throughout the year to raise money and awareness for military service members, directly impacting those who give so much of themselves for the country.
ABOUT FOGNIGMA
Fognigma is a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software platform that helps government organizations take control of their operations in the cloud. With just a few clicks, users can create secure, flexible environments that support remote work, collaboration, and mission execution no complicated setup required. Fognigma is built to move fast, adapt to evolving needs, and stay hidden from adversaries.
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The Tulane football team (7-2, 4-1 American) has started the 2025 season with seven wins in the first nine games including a pair of wins over Power 4 opponents in the regular season for the first time since 1988. The victory over Memphis makes Tulane 4-1 in conference play for the fourth time in school history (2025, 2013, 1997, and 1948). This is only the fifth time the school has won four or more American games since joining the conference in 2014 although it is the fourth straight year for the program.
The program ranks fourth in the league this season in interceptions (7) and is tops in net punting (41.88). Patrick Durkin is the American Conference's leader in both field goals a game (1.67) and field goal percentage (93.8). Alec Clark leads the conference with his average of 47.2 yards per punt. Retzlaff is placed fourth in the league in rushing touchdowns (10) and is 10th in rushing yards (556). He is also leads the league in passing yards per completion (13.38). Javion White is second in the conference and is placed 21st nationally in interceptions (3).
Tulane ended the 2024 season playing in the program's third consecutive bowl game. It was also the sixth time in the last seven years that Tulane had been selected to play in a bowl game (2018 – Cure Bowl, 2019 – Armed Forces Bowl, 2020 – Famous Idaho Bowl, 2022 – Cotton Bowl, 2023 – Military Bowl and 2024 – Gasparilla Bowl). Overall, it was Tulane's 17th bowl appearance (1932 – Rose Bowl, 1935 – Sugar Bowl, 1939 – Sugar Bowl, 1970 – Liberty Bowl, 1973 – Astro Bluebonnet Bowl, 1979 – Liberty Bowl, 1980 – Hall of Fame Bowl, 1987 – Independence Bowl, 1998 – Liberty Bowl, 2002 – Hawaii Bowl, 2013 – New Orleans, 2018 – Cure Bowl, 2019 – Armed Forces Bowl, 2020 -Famous Idaho Bowl, 2022 – Cotton Bowl, 2023 – Military Bowl and 2024 – Gasparilla Bowl) with the program sporting an all-time record of 7-10 in bowl games. Tulane also made the team's third straight American Championship Game appearance in 2024.
The program sports a 39-12 record over the last four seasons.
Head Coach Jon Sumrall has been one of the most successful coaches in the country over the last four seasons with a record of 39-11, two Sun Belt Conference championships and a pair of double-digit winning streaks. He was named Sun Belt Conference Coach of Year and was twice named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year honor. Sumrall returned to Tulane after serving as the Green Wave's Co-Defensive Coordinator for three years (2012-14). In 2013, he was a crucial part of Tulane's run to the New Orleans Bowl, the program's first postseason appearance since 2002 and third since 1988. Sumrall also was named a finalist for FootballScoop Defensive Line Coach of the Year.
Next, the Tulane football team returns home to face off against Florida Atlantic (4-5, 3-3 American) at 3 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Yulman Stadium.
TICKETS
Tickets for the football and the men's and women's basketball seasons can be purchased by calling 504-861-WAVE (9283), logging on to TulaneTix.com or visiting the ticket office at the James W. Wilson Jr. Center.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow Tulane football on Twitter and Facebook and Instagram. Follow Tulane Athletics on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
WE ARE NOLA BUILT
Tulane University is located in the city of New Orleans. It is a city built on tradition and resiliency. The lessons Green Wave student-athletes have learned through their connection with this university and city have BUILT doctors, lawyers, business leaders, conference champions, all-conference players, All-Americans, professional athletes and NCAA tournament teams. The city of New Orleans has shaped us into who we are today. We are One City. We are Tulane. We are NOLA BUILT. Check out our story at NolaBuilt.com.
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