On his Senior Day, Josh Allen wrote his name in the Kentucky Football history books. With his 26.5th career sack, Allen just broke Oliver Barnett’s all-time record (26 from 1986-89). He also tied Dennis Johnson’s single-season sack record of 12, set back in 2001.
The sack couldn’t have come at a more crucial time. Down eight, Middle Tennessee had all the momentum and went for it on fourth down. Fortunately, Josh Allen was there to greet them.
Allen is a semifinalist for the Bednarik Award (National Defensive Player of the Year) and Butkus Award (National Linebacker of the Year), and a quarterfinalist for Lott IMPACT Trophy as National Defensive Player of the Year.