RICHMOND, Ky. – EKU linebacker Matthew Jackson was selected as a second team HERO Sports FCS Preseason All-American, the organization announced Thursday.

Jackson added to a preseason that has seen him named ASUN Preseason Defensive Player of the Year by the league's coach and Phil Steele, a consensus all-ASUN selection, a Stats Perform FCS Preseason Third Team All-American, and a preseason member of the Buck Buchanan Award watch list. 

A native of Nashville, Tenn., Jackson led the conference with 102 tackles last season and ranked second in the ASUN with 10 tackles for loss. He also notched 3.5 sacks, eight pass breakups, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles.

The Colonels open the 2022 season on Sept. 2 at Eastern Michigan. 

Single-game tickets for the 2022 EKU football season are now on sale through the EKU athletics ticket office. Tickets can be purchased online here or by phone at 859-622-2122. Season tickets are also available and can be purchased here.