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South Alabama's Jordan Scruggs honored by Sun Belt Conference


South Alabama's Jordan Scruggs honored by Sun Belt Conference

South Alabama defensive back Jordan Scruggs was named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday.

Scruggs, a Kansas City, Mo., native in his first season with the Jaguars after transferring from Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College, had four tackles and an interception in a 48-14 victory at Appalachian State last Thursday. Scruggs returned his first interception as a Jaguar a school-record 95 yards to the 4-yard line, setting up a touchdown that put South Alabama up 28-0 in the second quarter.

Scruggs and the Jaguars (2-2, 1-0 Sun Belt) travel to LSU for their final non-conference game on Saturday night. That game kicks off at 6:45 p.m. on the SEC Network.

James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett was named Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for five touchdowns and running for two in a 70-50 win over North Carolina. JMU's Terence Spence took special teams honors after blocking a punt that resulted in a touchdown in the same game.

* Also Monday, it was announced that South Alabama's Oct. 5 game at Arkansas State will kick off at 6 p.m. That game will stream live via ESPN+.

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