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Jackson highlighted that defensive effort with two interceptions that led to USA’s final 10 points as well as six unassisted tackles including a career-best two behind the line of scrimmage, earning Sun Belt Defensive Student-Athlete-of-the-Week honors.  With the Jags up 14-8 as the second quarter began, the linebacker recorded a stop for a nine-yard loss on the Trojans’ first snap before intercepting a pass he ran back 10 yards to the Troy-9 that would lead to a touchdown three plays later.  The Jaguars were still ahead 21-15 in the third quarter when he picked off another pass while falling backward, with the Jags taking the ball down the other end of the field to set up a field goal in the last minute of the period for the team’s final points; with the effort, Jackson became the first individual in the program to intercept two passes in a game since Sept. 14, 2013.