The 7th Floor · Dec 21, 2016
2016 Russell Athletic Bowl Player Preview: Joe Jackson
Headed into this matchup, Miami should feel confident about their chances to pressure the West Virginia's quarterback. A big reason for that, is the emergence of freshman defensive end, Joe Jackson.
There are not many linemen on either side of the ball that can make a significant impact in their first year on campus. Jackson has not only done that, but he has Miami fans thinking that the future is bright for him.
I expect Jackson to be in the backfield quite often throughout this game. When he does, typically good things happen for the Hurricanes' defense. The freshman had 6.5 sacks this season, and he returned a fumble for an 18-yard touchdown.