 He completed 143 of 237 passes for 2,096 yards, 12 touchdowns and three interceptions.Jackson returned as the starter in 2018, where he was named MAC Offensive Player of the Year and lead the Bulls to a 10–4 season, a MAC East division title and a bowl game appearance in the Dollar General Bowl.On January 6, 2019, Jackson announced that he would forego his senior season to pursue a career in the NFL.