Luke Akers News: Begins season as kicker and punter

Akers will handle both placekicking and punt duties this season, head coach David Braun told InsideNU.com. He converted his only attempt from 21 yards in Saturday's loss at Tulane.

Akers handled both duties last season and edged out Jack Olsen for the starting job. Akers handled placekicking duties late last season after Olsen was hurt.