MIAC RELEASE
ARDEN HILLS, MINN.—Bethel University senior safety Devin Williams was named November 17 MIAC Football Special Teams Player of the Week. This is Williams' second MIAC weekly honor of 2025, and the sixth for the Royals. Devin earned October 6 MIAC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance in a 17-0 victory over Saint John's on October 4
November 17 MIAC Football Athletes of the Week
Offensive: Mason Hughes (Concordia)
Defensive: Eric Lyons Jr. (Gustavus)
Special Teams: Devin Williams (Bethel)
Williams returned four punts for 135 yards in a 62-0 victory over St. Scholastica on November 15, which included a 75-yard return for a touchdown that gave Bethel a 21-0 lead with 4:01 left in the first quarter. The Fridley, Minnesota native also had punt returns of 24, 10, and 26 yards in the game. On defense, Williams also registered two tackles and one interception.
The Royals will return to action in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship on Saturday, November 29 at 12 p.m. against either Concordia (Wis.) or Coe.