Sam Houston linebacker Trevor Williams named CUSA football college athlete of the year

The winners of the 2023-24 Conference USA Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards were announced Friday. League athletic faculty representatives present the awards to the top student-athletes in each conference-sponsored sport based on academic achievement (GPA), athletic performance 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 in their respective sports.

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

During his six-season career with Sam Houston, which included their 2020-21 FCS National Championship, Williams totaled 395 tackles, including 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 its second season in Conference USA as well as its second as a member of the FBS. They finished the 2023 season with a 3-9 record.