Sam Houston LB Trevor Williams Named CUSA Football Scholar Athlete of the Year

Joe Londergan | Jun 29, 2024

May 16, 2021; Frisco, Texas, USA; Sam Houston State Bearkats linebacker Trevor Williams (1) and defensive lineman Jevon Leon (94) react after a play during the second quarter against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits during the Division I FCS Championship football game at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports / Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

The 2023-24 Conference USA Scholar Athlete of the Year Award winners were announced on Friday. The league’s Faculty Athletics Representatives present the awards to the top student-athletes in each conference-sponsored sport based on academic achievement (GPA), athletic achievement and service.

For football, the award went to outgoing Sam Houston Bearkats' linebacker Trevor Williams. Williams was one of three Sam Houston athletes to win for their respective sport.

Best and brightest. 🎓🏈

Congrats to @trw_xliv on another honor from CUSA #EatEmUpKats pic.twitter.com/ELLiV3wd4b

— Sam Houston Football (@BearkatsFB) June 28, 2024

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In his one season at the FBS level with the Bearkats, Williams made 135 tackles with 8.5 for a loss, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and 1.5 sacks.

In his six-season career with Sam Houston, which included their 2020-2021 FCS national championship, Williams totaled 395 tackles with 36 for a loss and 8.5 sacks. He also had three career interceptions, ten passes defended, three forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.

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In 2024, Sam Houston will play their second season in Conference USA as well as their second as a member of FBS. They finished the 2023 season with a record of 3-9.