RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University linebacker Matthew Jackson was chosen to the 2020-21 Stats Perform Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-America Team on Monday.
 
Jackson was a second team selection.  He was one of only 11 linebackers from across the nation to earn a spot on one of the two teams.
 
The Nashville, Tennessee native led the team with 79 tackles, including 8.0 tackles for a loss and 2.5 sacks.  He had two fumble recoveries and two pass deflections.  He led the nation in the fall in fumbles recovered, ranked ninth in tackles per game (9.9) and was 15th in tackles for a loss per game (1.0). 
 
Jackson had 12 tackles at Marshall.  He totaled 11 tackles, including 3.0 for a loss and 1.0 sacks, and recovered a fumble in a win at The Citadel.  He posted a season-best 15 tackles and had two pass break-ups against Houston Baptist.  Jackson totaled 11 tackles in a win over No. 11 Central Arkansas.
 
The 2021 EKU football season begins at Western Carolina on Sept. 4.
 
New season tickets for the 2021 campaign can be reserved now by placing a $25 deposit toward the purchase, locking in seats during the inaugural season for EKU in the ASUN Conference.  Fans can place their deposit online at EKUSports.com/FootballTix.  Please contact the EKU Ticket Office at tickets@eku.edu or 844-3-GOBIGE with additional questions.