Overview

• McGough appeared to injure his right ankle on a second-quarter 52-yard field-goal attempt and went to the medical tent.
• ESPNU reported he was questionable to return as team radio noted he was being evaluated during the game.
• Freeze said postgame that trainers would evaluate McGough and indicated he did not think the kicker could continue.
• Southern Miss transfer Connor Gibbs replaced McGough on the next kickoff and drew praise from Freeze for powerful, high kickoffs.
• Alex McPherson handled extra points and short field goals, going 6-for-6 on PATs after being limited last season by gastrointestinal issues.