Schmid Named SLC Offensive Player of the Week

FRISCO – Sam Houston quarterback Eric Schmid has been named the Southland Conference Offensive Player of the Week after the Bearkats' season-opening win over Southeastern Louisiana, league officials announced Monday morning.

It is the second such honor in Schmid's career as he also earned a weekly honor after the 2019 SLC opener vs UIW.

Schmid was huge in his Spring 2021 debut, leading the Kats to a win over No. 18 Southeastern. The redshirt junior from The Woodlands opened the game with a 55-yard run on the first play from scrimmage and went on to 516 yards of total offense in a win over the Lions, a mark that is the second most in the FCS this season by players from both the spring and fall.

He completed 25 of his 40 passes for 428 yards and a pair of touchdowns, without an interception or a sack, while also rushing nine times for 88 yards. In all, he helped the Kats to 672 yards of total offense, a mark that is also the most in the FCS this season and the seventh most in SHSU history for a single game.

For Schmid, the 516 yards of total offense is the fourth most in SHSU history, while the 428 passing yards marked his third career 400-yard passing game in only six career starts.

Sam Houston will have a bye this week before gearing up for a game on March 13 against two-time defending SLC champion and nationally-ranked Nicholls at Bowers Stadium.

There is limited capacity at Bowers Stadium this season and tickets are presale only, with no walk-up tickets available. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets at GoBeakats.com or by calling the ticket office at 936-294-1729 and to be aware of all COVID-19 protocols for the game.

Schmid Named SLC Offensive Player of the Week

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