Jackson—Freshman running back Zach Cart was named the Southern Athletic Association's (SAA) special team player of the week.  It is the second time that Cart has won the award this season (week 2).

On Saturday, Cart continually gave the Majors a short field on offense returning five kicks for 128 yards and a long of 34.

The Majors also collected three honorable mentions of the week for the SAA. Running back Mike Barthelemy was recognized for his 145 yards rushing yards and three touchdowns. Linebacker Jeb White was acknowledged for his 12 tackle, nine solo effort on Saturday. Punter Stephen Gates punted twice for 68 yards including pinning one inside the 20 yard line. He also ran in for the winning two-point conversion on a fake extra point.

The Majors welcome in Birmingham Southern on Saturday for an SAA title showdown. With the Panthers just one game back in the division standings, if the Majors win, they will win the SAA outright. Because the SAA is a new conference, the conference champion does not receive an automatic bid to the Division-III playoffs.  Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.  from Harper-Davis field.