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Jacksonville State Rolls Past Murray State 45-10 on Homecoming

A relentless run game plus flawless red-zone trips steadied the Gamecocks at 2-2.

Overview

  • The victory at AmFirst Stadium moved Jacksonville State to 2-2 and dropped Murray State to 0-4 in the nonconference matchup.
  • Jax State rushed for 329 yards and went 6-for-6 in the red zone, finishing the first half with four consecutive scoring drives.
  • Cam Cook led the way with 22 carries for 147 yards and two touchdowns, posting his third straight 100-yard rushing game.
  • Gavin Wimsatt completed 16 of 29 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown, added 50 rushing yards with a score, and hit Brock Rechsteiner for a 35-yard TD.
  • Murray State was held to 233 total yards as Jim Ogle threw two interceptions, including a late second-quarter pick by first-time starter Will O’Steen that set up a Jax State score; the Gamecocks visit Southern Miss on Sept. 27.