Meet the college championship contenders

The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship begins July 31. See who's competing, and who has a shot to qualify for the College Classic Bracket, Aug. 3-5.

July 24, 2014

<p>The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship begins July 31. See who's competing, and who has a shot to qualify for the College Classic Bracket, Aug. 3-5. The photos are in alphabetical order by state, and the first angler listed in each caption is the boater; the second is the nonboater. To view a list instead of a photo gallery, click <a href= — The Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship begins July 31. See who’s competing, and who has a shot to qualify for the College Classic Bracket, Aug. 3-5. The photos are in alphabetical order by state, and the first angler listed in each caption is the boater; the second is the nonboater. To view a list instead of a photo gallery, click here. Comment below with well-wishes for your favorite team!

Auburn University (Alabama)
Timothy Ward, Trey Clayton

Auburn University (Alabama)
Mitch Mitchell, Evan Reid

Auburn University at Montgomery (Alabama)
Jacob Nummy, Tyler Strock

Northeast Alabama Community College (Alabama)
Hayden Tilly, Alex Clayton

University of Alabama (Alabama)
Jake Gipson, Charlie Hurst

University of Alabama (Alabama)
John B. Davis, Payton McGinnis

University of Alabama (Alabama)
Adam Neill, Logan Shaddix

University of Alabama at Birmingham (Alabama)
Scott Cain, Jacob Argo

University of North Alabama (Alabama)
Dawson Lenz, Robb Young

University of North Alabama (Alabama)
Evan Horne, Jacob Roberson

University of North Alabama (Alabama)
Nathan Martin, Michael Gullette

University of North Alabama (Alabama)
John Maner, Ryan Darracott

University of West Alabama (Alabama)
Andrew Warbington, Mark Grant

Arkansas Tech University (Arkansas)
Aaron Sarna, Evan Smith

Chico State (California)
Michael Braswell, Andrew Loberg

Chico State (California)
Jeff Karnthong, Alex Klein

CSU Monterey Bay (California)
Matt Diaz, Andrew Sjostrom

San Jose State (California)
Adam McAndrews, Roberto Munoz

San Jose State (California)
Travis Bounds, Patrick Friedman

Daytona State College (Florida)
Thomas Oltorik, Aaron Comeens

Polk State College (Florida)
John Ferguson, Wesley Wise

Seminole State College (Florida)
Phillip Heyde, Michael Skat

Seminole State College (Florida)
Neal Combs, Kevin Lucas

University of Central Florida (Florida)
Hunter McKamey, Kyle Oliver

University of Florida (Florida)
Shelby Concon, Kyle Smith

Abraham Baldwin Ag College (Georgia)
Charles Conger, Demetrius Thomas

<p>Darton State College (Georgia)</p>
<p>Wesley Griner, Will Myrick</p> — Darton State College (Georgia)
Wesley Griner, Will Myrick

University of Georgia (Georgia)
Bo Larkins, Brian Rosso

University of West Georgia (Georgia)
Brian Redd, Justin Walton

University of West Georgia (Georgia)
John Nolan, Tyler Collins

University of West Georgia (Georgia)
Kenny Johnson, Bradley Rilling

Valdosta State University (Georgia)
Taylor Minick, Landon Tucker

Eastern Illinois University (Illinois)
Dan Martin, Tyler McCune

Illinois State University (Illinois)
Carlos Thomas, Bryce Wegman

Western Illinois University (Illinois)
Jackson Grabeel, Josephh Reilly

Kansas State University (Kansas)
Quinn Fowler, Dylan McKee

Kansas State University (Kansas)
Garrett Cates, Graham Howard

<p>Eastern Kentucky University (Kentucky)</p>
<p>Kyle Raymer, Ethan Snyder</p> — Eastern Kentucky University (Kentucky)
Kyle Raymer, Ethan Snyder

Georgetown College (Kentucky)
Mike Huff, John Hunter

Murray State University (Kentucky)
Seth Brock, Lance Freeman

Louisiana Delta Community College (Louisiana)
Jeremy Rainbolt, John Tilbury

Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana)
Brandon Greco, Austin Watkins

Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana)
Caleb Boudreaux, Matthew Loetscher

Nicholls State University (Louisiana)
Tyler Rivet, Jess Robertson

Northwestern State University (Louisiana)
Justin Cooper, John Ledet

Southeastern Louisiana University (Louisiana)
Brent Davis, Jay Robertson

University of Louisiana Monroe (Louisiana)
Trapper Munn, Dustin Perkins

University of Louisiana Monroe (Louisiana)
Brian Eaton, Nick LaDart

University of Louisiana Monroe (Louisiana)
Tyler Craig, Joseph Grassi

University of Louisiana Monroe (Louisiana)
Jackson Blackett, Brett Preuett

Grand Valley State University (Michigan)
Justin Bruno, Zachary Wiggers

University of Minnesota (Minnesota)
Chris Burgan, Austin Felix

University of Missouri (Missouri)
Ben Verhoef, Tommy Hebson

Mississippi State University (Mississippi)
Justin Atkins, Joseph Marty

University of Nebraska Omaha (Nebraska)
Ben Kroeger

East Carolina University (North Carolina)
Michael Corbishley, Ronnie Moore

<p>University of North Carolina at Charlotte (North Carolina)</p>
<p>Jake Whitaker, Andrew Helms</p> — University of North Carolina at Charlotte (North Carolina)
Jake Whitaker, Andrew Helms

Western Carolina University (North Carolina)
Austin Neary, Zachary Hicks

New Mexico State University (New Mexico)
Tanner Cooper, Memo Nunez

New Mexico State University (New Mexico)
Timothy Bailey, Jesse Scarafiotti

Oregon State University (Oregon)
Ryan Sparks, Chase Cochran

Oregon State University (Oregon)
Brandon Hua, Erik Strickler

University of Oregon (Oregon)
Kyle Schneider, Jacob Wall

Clemson University (South Carolina)
Bryan Carroll, Alan Horwatt

University of South Carolina (South Carolina)
Patrick Walters, Gettys Brannon

<p>Bethel University (Tennessee)</p>
<p>Zach Parker, Matt Roberts</p> — Bethel University (Tennessee)
Zach Parker, Matt Roberts

Bethel University (Tennessee)
Hunter Louden, Matthew Palmer

Bethel University (Tennessee)
Brandon Koon, Blake Welch

Bethel University (Tennessee)
Dalton Wilson, Randall Morris

Bethel University (Tennessee)
Cody Ross, Dewey Swims

<p>Tennessee Tech University (Tennessee)</p>
<p>Ethan McDonald, Ryan Swallows</p> — Tennessee Tech University (Tennessee)
Ethan McDonald, Ryan Swallows

Tennessee Tech University (Tennessee)
Robert Giarla, Bentley Manning

University of Tennessee (Tennessee)
Tyler Wadzinski, Matt Beeler

University of Tennessee Chattanooga (Tennessee)
Lance Geren, Robbie Moore

Dallas Baptist University (Texas)
Trent Newman, Jacob Sepeda

Dallas Baptist University (Texas)
Cameron Burger, Zackery Hines

Stephen F. Austin State University (Texas)
Shelby Hutchens

Tarleton State University (Texas)
Austyn Fowler, Zach Hurst

University of Wisconsin, Platteville (Wisconsin)
Ryan Gilbert, Jacob Cllisch

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (Wisconsin)
Cody Hahner, Mark Hugus

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (Wisconsin)
Jason Hawksford, Cody Lincoln

University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point (Wisconsin)
Matt Feiten, Brian Kirt