UK football players receive SEC weekly honors today

Two Kentucky players received Southeastern Conference Player of the Week honors today.

Kentucky’s Jordan Wright has been named Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Week. The linebacker played a big role in Kentucky’s 24-2 win over Mississippi State. He intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown and had six tackles which included a quarterback sack.

UK punter Max Duffy was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week. Duffy averaged 44.9 yards on eight punts in the win over Mississippi State.