Honorary Captain of the Week Spotlight: Chris Presto’s Fight for a Bigger Cause 🍋

This week’s episode takes us to Carbondale, where Southern Illinois linebacker Chris Presto has quickly become more than just a defensive leader for the Salukis, he’s stepped into a much bigger role as our latest Honorary Captain of the Week in the Northwestern Mutual x FCS Nation x Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Challenge. Presto opens up about why the fight against childhood cancer is deeply personal, how every dollar raised can change a family’s story, and why this season’s challenge is about far more than football.

Joining the conversation is Jenna Distler, Director of Campus Selection for the Gross Network Office of Northwestern Mutual, who has played an essential role in connecting Chris with this opportunity and helping him set the foundation to make a serious run at the 2025-2026  ...