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  Quarterback Zion Webb ran for three scores, Jacksonville State scored five unanswered touchdowns and the Gamecocks rallied to a 42-17 victory over Stephen F. Austin in a lightning-shortened FCS Kickoff on Saturday. The game was delayed by lightning with a little more than 13 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and did not resume, making a winner of Rich Rodriguez in his debut as Gamecocks coach.

After their short field goal try was blocked with 3:32 remaining in the second quarter, the Gamecocks, trailing 17-7, forced three-and-out on consecutive SFA possessions and cashed in with two touchdowns. Matt LaRoche covered 8 yards for the first of those scores and Webb ran 4 yards for the other. The Gamecocks continued to click on offense in the third quarter, driving 82 yards for one touchdown and 52 yards for another. Webb scored both of those touchdowns on 2-yard runs. Cole Fuller recovered a fumble by the Lumberjacks punter in the end zone for another third-quarter touchdown and the lead was 42-17 heading to the weather-delayed fourth period. Webb completed 9 of 15 passes for 160 yards to go with 59 rushing yards on 11 carries. Anwar Lewis carried 12 times for 100 yards. - AP College Football


rSr/2024 QB Zion WebbJacksonville State
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  Jacksonville State punter Jack Dawson was arrested Monday on multiple charges of assault against a former teammate, including one involving sexual assault, Troy Municipal Court Supervision Officer David Hennigan confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser. Dawson turned himself in to authorities and was released on a signature bond. Dawson, who was served a summons July 29 at the Jacksonville State football practice field, is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 5. Dawson faced three warrants for his arrest related to separate incidents that allegedly took place during the fall of 2020 when Dawson played at Troy, according to Hennigan. Dawson transferred to Jacksonville State after the 2020 season and was the Gamecocks' starting punter during the 2021 season. He was listed on the Gamecocks' roster as of Monday afternoon. - USAToday.com

rSr/2025 P Jack DawsonJacksonville State
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  Virginia Tech wide receiver Dallan Wright suffered a season-ending injury during fall camp. Coach Brent Pry announced the injury after the team's practice on Wednesday and told reporters the receiver had surgery earlier this week. "We wish him the best, he was really having a nice camp," Pry said. "I'm excited about his future. He's in great spirits. Obviously our medical team is taking great care of him. He's on the road recovery." Wright didn't participate in the two practices the media were allowed to see portions of last week and didn't attend fan day.

The injury comes at a receivers position that was already low on scholarship players. Wright's injury leaves the Hokies with nine scholarship receivers, a number that includes two true freshmen (Tucker Holloway and Xayvion Bradshaw) and former running back Cole Beck, who spent last year away from football. Wright, a 6-foot-1, 176-pounder from South Carolina, was a three-star prospect out of Saluda High School and a late addition to the 2020 signing class. - Roanoke Times


rJr/2026 WR Dallan WrightJacksonville State
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  2022 PRESEASON ASUN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM: LB Markail Benton, Jacksonville State, Sr., Phenix City, Ala.,...Benton led JSU's defense with 69 tackles a year ago, which included 33 solo tackles. His 6.5 tackles for loss were also a team high, to go along with 2.5 sacks and an interception returned for a touchdown against Abilene Christian. - Jacksonville State Football

rSr/2023 ILB Markail BentonJacksonville State
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  2022 PRESEASON ASUN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM: LB Stevonte Tullis, Jacksonville State, Sr., Dothan, Ala.,...Tullis grabbed his first career all-conference honor last season after a stellar year for the Gamecocks. The Dothan, Ala., native played every linebacker position in 2021 and ended up second on the team in tackles behind Benton with 68, and tied for the team lead with 6.5 tackles for a loss. Tullis also had a fumble recovery, a sack and three pass break-ups. - Jacksonville State Football

rSr/2023 OLB Stevonte TullisJacksonville State
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  2022 PRESEASON ASUN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM: DL Jaylen Swain, Jacksonville State, So., Oxford, Ala.,...Swain was also an All-ASUN performer last fall. The Oxford, Ala., native showcased a knack for getting the football on defense, recording two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. He scored two defensive touchdowns, placing him among the FCS leaders in the nation for that category. - Jacksonville State Football

Sr/2025 DE Jaylen SwainJacksonville State
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  2022 PRESEASON ASUN FOOTBALL ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM: P Jack Dawson, Jacksonville State, So., Sylvania Waters, Australia,...Dawson, a product of Sylania Waters, Australia, served as the Gamecock punter for the second-straight season in 2021. He 50 punts for more than 2,000 yards, averaging 40 yards or longer in seven games. His punts forced fair catches on 11 kicks and pinned 16 opponents inside the 20 yard line. - Jacksonville State Football

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  2021 ALL-ASUN CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): LB - Stevonte Tullis, Jacksonville State, Jr., Dothan, Ala.,...Tullis grabs his first career all-conference honor after a stellar season for eth Gamecocks. The Dothan, Ala., native played every linebacker position in 2021 and ended up second on the team in tackles with 68 and tied for the team lead with 6.5 tackles for a loss. Tullis also had a fumble recovery, a sack and three pass break-ups. - Jacksonville State Football

rSr/2023 OLB Stevonte TullisJacksonville State
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  2021 ALL-ASUN CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): DL - Jaylen Swain, Jacksonville State, Fr., Oxford, Ala.,...Swain was also an All-OVC player and a Freshman All-American in the spring season and adds his first All-ASUN honor in the fall. The Oxford, Ala., native has a knack for getting the football on defense, recording two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. He scored two defensive touchdowns, tying him with Harper for the team lead and among the FCS leaders. - Jacksonville State Football

Sr/2025 DE Jaylen SwainJacksonville State
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  2021 ALL-ASUN CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): TE - Sean Brown, Jacksonville State, Fr., Rome, Ga.,...Brown was also a key contributor for the Gamecocks in his first season at JSU. The freshman from Rome, Ga., and transfer from Tennessee, led all ASUN tight ends with 13 receptions for 192 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He averaged 14.8 yards per catch and caught two touchdown passes in the Gamecocks' Nov. 13 win over Abilene Christian. - Jacksonville State Football

rSr/2025 TE Sean BrownJacksonville State
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  2021 ALL-ASUN CONFERENCE FIRST TEAM (COACHES): WR - PJ Wells, Jacksonville State, Fr., Rainbow City, Ala.,...Wells had a breakout campaign as a freshman in 2021, finished third in the ASUN in receiving yards with 576, an average of 52.4 yards per game. The Rainbow City, Ala., native averaged 15.6 yards per catch and hauled in three touchdown catches after starting every game for JSU at wideout in his first full season on the field. - Jacksonville State Football

rSr/2025 WR P.J. WellsJacksonville State
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  Zerrick Cooper threw three second-half touchdown passes, Ron Wiggins ran for 102 yards and two scores on just eight carries and Jacksonville State pulled away in the second half to beat Lamar 38-7 in the ASUN-WAC Challenge on Saturday. Lamar led 7-0 after the first quarter on a 5-yard TD run by Jaylon Jackson. Alan Karajic's 21-yard field goal and Wiggins' 18-yard TD run put the Gamecocks (5-5, 3-2) up 10-7 at halftime and started a 38-point run. Cooper took over from there with TD tosses to PJ Wells covering 29 yards, a 33-yarder to Ahmad Edwards and a 21-yarder to Jayson Jones. Wiggins' put the finishing touches on the win with a 55-yard TD run with 4:40 left to play. Cooper completed 16 of 26 passes for 244 yards for JSU. Edwards had five catches for 95 yards, while Josh Samuel carried 15 times for 90 of the Gamecocks' 237 yards on the ground. Freshman Daelyn Williams was 6-of-18 passing for 53 yards for the Cardinals (1-8, 0-5). Jackson ran for 89 yards on 22 carries. Lamar managed only 147 yards of offense, while yielding 493. - AP College Football

rSr/2022 QB Zerrick CooperJacksonville State
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  Zerrick Cooper threw two touchdown passes to Sean Brown, Josh Samuel added two rushing scores and Jacksonville State defeated Abilene Christian 40-25 on Saturday. Cooper threw touchdown passes of 22 yards and 17 yards, the 89th and 90th touchdowns he is responsible for at Jacksonville State (4-5, 2-2 ASUN-WAC Challenge), passing Eli Jenkins (2013-16) to become program's all-time leader (70 passing, 20 rushing). Less than two minutes into the game, Markail Benton picked off a screen pass and returned it 52 yards for the Gamecocks' fifth defensive touchdown of the season. Jacksonville State led thereafter, 20-10 at halftime and 27-16 through three quarters. Samuel's 17-yard run and Brown's second touchdown catch put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter. Cooper finished with 214 yards passing and Samuel 119 yards rushing. Peyton Mansell rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another with 301 yards passing but was intercepted three times for the Wildcats (4-5, 1-4). - AP College Football

rSr/2022 QB Zerrick CooperJacksonville State
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  Zerrick Cooper connected with Damond Philyaw-Johnson for a 59-yard touchdown as time expired and Jacksonville State beat Florida State 20-17. Cooper completed 17 of 38 passes for 242 yards. The JSU senior surpassed Eli Jenkins (7,652 yards from 2013-16) as JSU's all-time passing leader. He now has 7,819 passing yards for his career. The Seminoles (0-2) couldn't make a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter hold up. Florida State lost for the first time in 27 games against FCS teams. McKenzie Milton made his first start at Florida State, completing 18 of 31 passes for 133 yards, a touchdown and an interception. JSU beat a FBS team for the second straight year. - AP College Football

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  Jacksonville State earned $400,000 for a trip to Tallahassee. It was a night and victory the Gamecocks will savor for a lifetime. Zerrick Cooper connected with Damond Philyaw-Johnson on a 59-yard touchdown as time expired and Jacksonville State upset Florida State 20-17 on Saturday night. "You've got to play at a certain level execution-wise in these type games and we did that tonight," Jacksonville State coach John Grass said. "(Damond) beat his man, Zerrick made a perfect throw, he made a great cut down there and Ahmad (Edwards) made a big block and got him in the end zone." A year ago, Jacksonville State had a 14-0 lead after a quarter against Florida State.

On Saturday, the Gamecocks (1-1) needed touchdowns on their final two drives but enjoyed late magic as they celebrated by planting a flag at midfield on the Seminoles' logo. Cooper completed 17 of 38 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns. The senior surpassed Eli Jenkins (7,652 yards from 2013-16) as JSU's all-time passing leader. He now has 7,819 passing yards for his career. The Seminoles (0-2) were sluggish from the start as they played six days after an overtime loss to No. 9 Notre Dame. Florida State lost for the first time in 27 matchups against FCS teams. - Jacksonville State/AP College Football


rSr/2022 QB Zerrick CooperJacksonville State
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