Kentucky linebacker Jacquez Jones was named the Co-Defensive Player of the Week by the Southeastern Conference today. Jones had nine tackles and made the game-ending pass breakup on fourth down in Saturday night’s 20-13 win over then 10th ranked Florida.
Also, Wildcat Josh Paschal was named the Co-Special Teams Player of the Week by the SEC. Paschal blocked a field goal in Saturday night’s game against Florida.
Meanwhile, the Southeastern Conference fined Kentucky $250-thousand today for fans storming the field following Saturday night’s win over Florida. According to a statement from the SEC, Kentucky was last fined for a violation following its football game against Mississippi State in 2018.
Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe was named Conference USA’s Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season today. Zappe threw for 488 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday night’s loss at Michigan State.