Overview

• The incident happened early in the first quarter after McGowan’s 20-yard touchdown at Williams-Brice Stadium.
• Video showed the ball striking a first-row spectator in the shoulder as he tried to deflect it.
• Medical staff and police checked on the man, who stayed for the game with his shoulder in a sling.
• Officials did not assess a penalty for the throw during the contest.
• McGowan said he intended to hit the end-zone barrier, posted a public apology, and asked to be connected with the family to make amends, as coverage also revisited his prior college stops and legal issues.