A big second half from the Gamecocks put the game out of reach for Kennesaw State.
After starting the season 0-3, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have won their last two. After Friday night's win over Kennesaw State, the Gamecocks also move to 1-0 in conference play.
Going into the half, Kennesaw State had a chance to notch their first FBS win, trailing 21-17. However, in the second half of play, the Gamecocks would go on to score 42 points led by quarterback Tyler Huff and running back Tre Stewart. Jax State would win by a final score of 63-24.Jax State quarterback Tyler Huff is no stranger to the Kennesaw State Owls. Huff faced them last season where he completed 24 passes for 237 yards, but on the ground, Huff ran for 98 yards and four touchdowns.
On Tuesday, Huff carved up the Owls defense, completing 16 passes on 25 attempts for 193 yards. On the ground, Huff ran for 176 yards and three touchdowns. Huff's 176 rushing yards mark a career-high for him, including his time in the FCS with Furman and Presbyterian. Entering Friday's game, the Owls ranked fourth against the run amongst CUSA, allowing 136.8 yards per game. With the third-best rush offense in the conference, Jax State ran for 384 yards, scoring seven rushing touchdowns. Running back Tre Stewart ran for a career-high 134 yards and four touchdowns.
There were some question if Davis can continue as the starter, but it seems as if this change was made given the score of the game. Expect Davis to start next week for the Owls.In the second quarter, running back Qua Ashley returned a kick-off for 93-yards which gave Kennesaw State their first touchdown of the night. On the following drive, Davis threw a seven-yard pass to tight end Carson Kent.
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