SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State Athletics is proud to recognize Bo and Darlene Trevillion for their $2 million gift to assist in the football program's South Endzone Complex renovation. In appreciation of the gift, Texas State will rename the new weight room the William Trevillion IV Weight Room Complex.

"Texas State University meant the world to my son, William," said Bo Trevillion. "He loved this university and wanted to see our football program competing for championships. And this is a critical time for our university and football program. I believe these student-athletes need a better facility to help them achieve success and compete for conference championships."
 
With the help of the Trevillion family's impactful gift, the $36 million renovation project of the South Endzone Complex will build a new weight room and athletic training room, expand the current locker room, repurpose the existing weight room space for position meeting rooms, and create additional hospitality spaces. The project has now reached over $12 million in funds raised to date.

"The Trevillion family's generosity and belief in our football program, our student-athletes, and this university is truly remarkable," said Director of Athletics Don Coryell. "Their son, William, has made a lasting impact on Texas State, and through this transformational gift, the Trevillion family will carry on his name and help our student-athletes beyond the game of football."

William Trevillion IV was a football student-athlete between 2013 and 2016 and tragically passed away on January 6, 2016. He was awarded a posthumous degree from Texas State in 2016 and honored with the Supercat Award. He also has an endowment in his name which awards scholarships to the next generation of Bobcat student-athletes.

"Bo and Darlene's commitment to this football program goes beyond the finances," said Texas State football head coach Jake Spavital. "Bo is around our team, and our student-athletes have endeared themselves to Will's legacy. We truly feel like Bo is part of the Bobcat Family. This gift allows our team to see Will's name every day as they go in and develop into champions."

With this gift, Bo and Darlene become the 70th members of the Texas State Heroes, a group of individuals, companies and foundations that have donated over $1 million or more to Texas State University.

"Will's goal was to own a training facility when he graduated from Texas State University," said Bo Trevillion. "I want to make sure my son's legacy at Texas State is permanent. I see 120 Will's out there on the football field and in this football facility. I hope this gift will help other Texas State alumni and former football players give back to make this project a reality."

The Trevillion family's gift, which is pending Texas State University System Board of Regents approval, moves the university toward a major goal of $250 million NEXT IS NOW capital campaign in renovating the South Endzone Complex.
 
To learn more about the South Endzone Complex project, Texas State supporters can contact the Bobcat Club at 512-245-2114 and bobcatclub@txstate.edu.