DeKALB — When redshirt sophomore cornerback Jalen McKie made a couple of big plays against the University of Akron last season, it didn’t just help the Huskies to a 36-26 win; it was also a glimpse into what was to come.
In that game, McKie blocked an extra point and returned it 80 yards for a two-point conversion, then later intercepted two passes in the fourth quarter, taking one of those back 23 yards for a score. Those efforts earned him MAC West Division Defensive Player of the Week honors for the week of Nov. 5.