JACKSON, MS- Defensive tackle Alex Foust and safety Alex Jackson have been named to the D3Football Team of the Week for their efforts against Birmingham Southern.
Foust had a career high 12 stops in helping anchor the Majors' defensive line. Three of the stops went for loss as he helped slow down the Birmingham Southern run game.
Jackson had a game-high 17 stops last Saturday for the Majors against the Panthers. Two and a half tackles went for loss for the attacking safety. The senior also broke up a pass and had the biggest play of the game last Saturday. Jackson scooped up a Mickey Courtney fumble caused by Jeff Milner and rolled 73 yards for a score in the fourth quarter.
Foust, Jackson, and the Majors will host the Sewanee Tigers on homecoming this Saturday. Kick-off is set for high noon. In addtion to the traditional homecoming festivities, Millsaps will be partnering with the American Cancer Society for a Pink Out.