LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—UIndy student-athlete Gavin Sukup was announced as one of 43 players nominated for the 2024 Harlon Hill Trophy, giving annually to the Division II College Football Player of the Year. Sukup is one of only 11 Super Region 3 candidates and one of 17 juniors on the ballot..
 
The sports information directors at the 159 NCAA Division II football-playing institutions nominate and vote on the prestigious award. The 43 initial candidates will be placed on regional ballots and the top two players from each of the four NCAA regions will advance to the national ballot when regional voting concludes on Monday, Dec. 2. The winner of the 2024 award will be announced on Friday, Dec. 20.
 
Sukup was recently announced as the 2024 GLVC Offensive Player of the Year, his second straight season garnering the award. The Seward, Neb., native QB'd UIndy to a 10-2 season, a conference championship and an NCAA DII playoff berth. He topped the GLVC in passing yards and passing efficiency, ranked second in passing touchdowns and eighth in rushing TDs.