Overview

• Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. CT at Burgess-Snow Field/AmFirst Stadium as Jacksonville State marks its homecoming and unveils new stadium lighting.
• The Gamecocks enter 1-2 after a 41-34 loss at Georgia Southern, while the Racers are 0-3 following defeats to Georgia State, ETSU and Southeastern Louisiana.
• Murray State’s passing attack features Kentucky transfer Darius Cannon, whose 27 receptions for 213 yards rank near the top of FCS, testing a Jax State secondary led by safety Trevor Woods.
• Head coach Jody Wright returns to Jacksonville with several former Gamecock staffers in a notable reunion storyline for the visitors.
• Local previews project a comfortable Jacksonville State win, highlighting early-season production from quarterback Gavin Wimsatt and running back Cam Cook.