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Huskies intend to compete with a depleted roster, Jones-Davis, Walker done for season

DeKALB — Injuries and suspensions have dealt a blow to the football team, but Head Coach Thomas Hammock said his teams needs to perform with the players available.

“That’s what it is,” Hammock said. “Nobody cares. You think [University of Akron] cares about what injuries we have? No, they don’t. “

Redshirt senior linebacker Antonio Jones-Davis and sophomore cornerback Antwain Walker are out for the year, Hammock said.

Jones-Davis’ absence on the field will be notable, as the Huskie has 51 total tackles, two sacks and one interception on the year.

Walker made his first collegiate start in the 2018 MAC Championship game against the University of Buffalo in Detroit and made a career-best six tackles, four solo.