SMU’s Acker Earns Conference Honor
SMU junior cornerback Kenneth Acker was rewarded for his monster game against Stephen F. Austin by being named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week.
Acker returned a blocked field goal 56 yards for a touchdown, and then returned an interception 77 yards for another score in SMU’s 52-0 win over the Lumberjacks. He also had another interception as part of a 10 forced turnovers by the Ponies.
SMU (1-1) takes on Texas A&M (0-1) at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Ford Stadium.
