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Josh Paschal named Reese's Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week

Josh Paschal was the MVP for Kentucky Football on Saturday night, and he’s being recognized for his stellar performance by the best Halloween candy ever created.

The Reese’s Senior Bowl announced Monday morning that Paschal has been named their Defensive Player of the Week. And how could anyone argue? The senior defensive end recorded seven tackles, four solo tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and, most importantly, the blocked field goal which Trevin Wallace ran back for a 76-yard touchdown.

Paschal was necessary for every down in Kentucky’s 20-13 upset win over No. 10 Florida.

Paschal blocked the 48-yard Florida field goal in the third quarter that led to the go-ahead score by Wallace which put the ‘Cats ahead 13-10.