University of Florida redshirt freshman Jelani Jenkins (Olney, Md.) has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Monday.
Jenkins totaled a career-high six sacks (two solo) in last Saturday’s 31-17 rivalry victory on the road over Tennessee, including his first career sack. Jenkins’ 15 total tackles ranks him third among SEC freshman and third on the team in tackles.
Florida (3-0) will face Kentucky (3-0) on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The game will air live on ESPNU.
Additionally, the Gator football team's game against defending national champion Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Oct. 2, will be televised at 8 p.m. on CBS Sports, the Southeastern Conference announced on Monday.
Florida’s 2010 SEC Players of the Week (as of Sept. 13)
· Jaye Howard – Defensive Line Player of the Week after Miami University game (9/6/10)
· Jeff Demps – Special Teams Player of the Week after USF game (9/13/10)
· Mike Pouncey – Offensive Line Player of the Week after USF game (9/13/10)
· Jelani Jenkins – Freshman of the Week after Tennessee game (9/20/10)
SEC Football Games On Saturday, Oct. 2
Alcorn State at Mississippi State - 12 p.m. – FSN
UL-Monroe at Auburn – 12 p.m. – CSS
Vanderbilt at Connecticut – 12 p.m. – Big East Network
Kentucky at Ole Miss - 12:21 p.m. - SEC Network
Tennessee at LSU - 3:30 p.m. - CBS Sports
Georgia at Colorado – 7 p.m. – FSN
FLORIDA at Alabama - 8 p.m. - CBS Sports
