MURFREESBORO – Middle Tennessee freshman Jalen Jackson was honored as the Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week Monday after helping lead the Blue Raiders to a 40-34 overtime win at Rice.
Jackson, who recorded two tackles and a pass breakup on the defensive side of the ball, came around the left side to block Rice's go-ahead field goal attempt in the Owls' possession of the second overtime. It was the first blocked kick for the Blue Raiders this season and the 43rd under Rick Stockstill.
Jackson's block allowed Middle Tennessee to win on a score of any kind on the ensuing possession.