Southeast running back DeMichael Jackson out with broken hand

Posted Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at 11:13 AM

Southeast Missouri State starting running back DeMichael Jackson suffered a broken left hand during the Redhawks' 34-28 loss to Kansas on Saturday.

Southeast announced Monday night that Jackson could be out for at least six weeks.

Jackson, a junior, rushed for 40 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries against the Jayhawks.

He led the team with 977 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 170 carries last season.

Senior Lennies McFerren or junior Lewis Washington will start on Saturday for the first time this season in place of Jackson.

McFerren rushed for 47 yards on six carries to lead the Redhawks on Saturday.

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Ouch! Big loss for the Redhawks! But maybe that'll mean a few more snaps for Valle grad Tyler Fallert.

-- Posted by Preacher Man Fan on Tue, Sep 9, 2014, at 11:45 AM

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