BIRMINGHAM, Ala. | Jackson State freshman quarterback Jared Lockhart was named the Southwestern co-Newcomer of the Week on Monday afternoon, announced by the conference office.

The freshman completed 15-of-21 passes for 254 yards, and added a 21-yard touchdown pass to Jameel Gardner Jr. in the second quarter. He also added 44 yards on the ground on 12 carries and a pair of touchdowns in his first collegiate start and first collegiate game in a 30-0 victory over Tuskegee.

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