BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced weekly awards for Football on Monday, November 9, 2026 where Southern’s Trey Holly was named Offensive Player of the Week followed by Jackson State’s Jalen Foster being named Defensive Player of the Week.
 
SWAC Football Offensive Player of the Week: Trey Holly, Southern
The Junior from Farmerville, Louisiana led the Jaguars with 16 rushes for 206 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s win over Bethune-Cookman. Holly averaged 12.9 yards per carry and was the unstoppable force through four quarters. Holly leads Southern with 215 rushes for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns, a No. 1 ranking in the SWAC and No. 6 in the FCS. Holly was also named an Honorable Mention in the FCS Stats Perform Offensive Player of the Week. Holly continues to fill the stats sheet adding his second weekly award of the season.
 
SWAC Football Defensive Player of the Week: Jalen Foster, Jackson State
The Senior Defensive Back from Lakeland, Florida added three tackles in Saturday’s win over Mississippi Valley State and added two interceptions where the Tigers only allowed 79 yards in the air. The secondary with Foster did not allow a receiver over 50 yards proving to shut down the explosive passing game from the Delta Devils. On the season, Foster adds 24 tackles, one tackle for loss, two interceptions and two quarterback hurries. Following a big week in the secondary, Foster earns his first weekly award of the season.
 
SWAC Football Newcomer of the Week: Aaron Frye, Alabama State
The Freshman from Pinson, Alabama displayed his most dominant performance on the year going 13-for-17 in the air with 209 passing yards and two touchdowns while adding 14 rushes for 162 rushing yards and a touchdown. Frye’s performance earned national recognition being named the FCS Stats Perform National Freshman of the Week. As Frye as continued to grow within his role on the year, his dual threat style of play keeps opposing defenses on their heels. On the season, Frye has thrown for 867 yards with three touchdowns while rushing for 436 yards and three touchdowns. Following a career day, Frye earns his first weekly award.
 
SWAC Football Special Teams Player of the Week: DaeDae Allen, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
The Senior from Westchester, New York saw green grass at the right time fielding a 76-yard punt return displaying his speed for the touchdown. Allen’s touchdown helped the Golden Lions boost their lead, leading to a stop on the final drive for a 35-32 final over Grambling State. Allen’s field vision and trust in his teammates to follow the blocks until he found an opening helped sprint his way to the endzone, earning his first weekly award.
 
About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.

Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
 
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