Adoree’ Jackson selected Pac-12 Conference special teams player of week

USC’s Adoree’ Jackson, who returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown against Utah, was selected the Pac-12 Conference special teams player of the week, the conference announced.

Jackson, a freshman, scored during the second quarter of USC’s 24-21 defeat by Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Jackson’s return, which came after a Utah field goal, gave USC a 14-10 lead.

Jackson also had a 27-yard return after Utah scored a touchdown with eight seconds left.

Jackson is averaging 33.7 yards per kickoff return, which ranks fifth nationally.

Oklahoma’s Alex Ross is first at 38 yards per return.

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