Jacksonville State vs Coastal Carolina Game Highlights Week 1 Aug 29, 2024 | NCAA 2024 | Full Game

out so a 5yd penalty for Coastal Carolina before their very first snap of the Year they'll hand it off it is Simkins that gets stuffed and that's the not your typical size back here no he's not in the game right now but he's a big back he has home run speed he's their all-around backer leading Russia from last year reminds me of Le'Veon Bell we'll see him soon second and 14 a little jump at the line some more Flags will come and we'll go ahead and sort this out here just a moment count they got Jack safe to jump off sides there the handoff to Simpkins breaks to the second level draged down at the 46 yd line set things up for third down as we highlight the Jack State Defense and a lot of players that you can highlight but Jrock Swain is the leading man he's the OG the leader in the in the in the locker room he's been around quite a bit they're going to need to stop the run tonight and it's going to start with jayrock swne Simkins stays in the game first and 10 as he picks up the first down they'll give it to Simkins again the sophomore from Miami Florida getting some early work yeah he's a new transfer to the team I know the OC tricket talked how he recruit him three different schools he got him here he's as Coastal Carolina is now in Jack State territory Basco in the shotgun FES offside Defense number 41 in the neutral zone at the snap the 5y penalty results in the first out curly Carolina over the likes of Texas and Michigan State 12 other group of four schools and the sophomore coming up huge in this first drive they fake the hand off it's Basco the dart is deflected was trying to get it to Cameron right but broken up as poiser able to get a hand in there Boza does a great job here of staying inside 177 and breaks that ball up I mean he came out to play ear this game with the great tackle and the great pass break up there tonight's Red Zone is brought to you by Verizon you see the percentages and Logan you've talked about Coastal Carolina they got to continue to improve their efficiency here this is a key point for Coastal Carolina can they get to the Red Zone can they come away with touchdowns last year 127th in the country that's not good enough they work on it all offseason they need a score down here three receivers to The Far Side designed run for Vasco he is chopped down that'll bring up third down of two Jack State field goals is not going to get it done against this offense we got this blitz look again from Jacksonville State the tight end Kane Baron who was injured last year split out near the hash on the far side of the field he's a Red Zone Target keep an eye on him a shift before the snap two to go Vasco rolling to the left locks it up two strong out the corner of the end zone was looking for cica mcke that'll bring out the field goal unit senica mcke they talk about he has great ball skills but you got to give him a catchable ball they rolled out there to the left in Bas with a field goal attempt I know it's not what they wanted but it's what they're going to get 25 yd attempt Kade Hensley to step onto the field Mack West will be the holder Coastal Carolina looking for their first points of the season from the right hash the kick is up and straight through the pipes as the Shanta clears March down the field and pick up three points famous queso that Nacho dip that we have to somehow get a bow of up here nacho dip here comes the kickoff and that's going to Sail Out Of The End Zone as Liam gray here's your stat of the day Logan has now tied the school record for most touchbacks in Coastal Carolina history and they want to continue that pace to begin this season it's Smothers in the backfield and War Lewis takes a hit and coming downhill and chopping him Tobias Fletcher had a beat on it Tobias comes downhill like a heat seeking missile and that's a great tackle inside out gets him down for a t for a one yard game wasting no time a deep split in the back field on the hash was Lewis not much going there and now that'll bring up third down just like that as Shane Bruce was in on the tackle real quick look at the Jack State offense clay web you know he's good if you highlight a guard I saw a couple Pro Scouts here tonight it was for Klay Webb he is going to be playing on on Sundays ladies and gentlemen he is a NFL caliber player third and eight the backfield empty trying to throw a strike and just outside the reach it was Michael pway running the crossing route and that's the danger of this fast-paced offense you can go three and out real quick and give it right back to the other team absolutely Jack State got off track you saw they had ran two exotic perimeter plays got tackled for no gain and now they're in a third and long they don't want to be in third and Longs very very often this game it's not their strength Jack Dawson the senior from Sylvania Waters Australia back to punt up for the ray guy award watch list this year fair catch signal called by Trey Taylor at we saw from Jain Simpkins that opening drive they'll fake the hand off to him rolling to his right as Vasco Vasco finds his big tight end Kendall Carr it takes a flurry of Jack State Defenders to finally bring him down 12 yds on the first down pickup we know they love their tight ends in this offense they've been playing two a lot 12 Personnel Kendall car's one of them and you see all that running in the first first series now you come out with a play action your tight ends wide open I like how they're calling it so far Carr pre-season second team Sun Belt one of the many tight ends that coach Beck raved about in our call it's the handoff Simkins trying to make his way to the line of scrimmage chopped down and that's kaiwan McCrae that was able to get there in the back field just highlighted those tight ends they kept them both in there they ran it behind them and that didn't work Kwan McCrae had something to say about it and here we go with a second and long I'm sure they're going to try to approach this somewhat manageable so they get a third and manage I know they want Ethan Vasco in those situations [Music] tonight right goes in motion you see the defense shift with him waiting on the snap is Vasco patient slow developing handoff and it's just Simpkins that continues to churn those legs near the first down marker at Midfield jav Simpkins 59 190 lbs but he's te those legs he's keeping him pushing his Dynamic nicely Stout running back that has strength and speed and power brings up third and one defensively Jack State now you're going to have to be ready to defend a lot of different options here yeah they can go for it on fourth down you can take a shot here because if you go for it on fourth down I think they want to convert this third down they load the right side leaping over the ball is loose it's still on the turf scrambling forer both teams and this looks like Jack state is going to force their first turnover of the season and you mentioned the defense dominating the line of scrimmage so Logan Smothers back in the game gets another chance fakes the hand off Smothers darting to the left side of the field Smothers finally brought down just outside inside the 40 yd line but Logan Smothers showcasing the running ability picks up 13 yards and that's what Logan Smothers does he's athletic he can run the ball he can run the offense put it in his hands great gain there they continue to push the pace the hand off to Lewis Lewis spinning pinballing his way forward and now you see that Tempo start to benefit Jack State Rich Rod says he wants to see what the backup defense lineman looked like how deep they are he wants to run it so fast the starting defense alignment have to go take a break things slow down just a little bit you still see some signals from the sideline for Jack State as those receivers need to know where they line up pway in motion it's the handoff once again as Lewis really starting to find his footing picks up another first down after the seven yd gain we haven't mentioned him yet anoir Lewis returning back he knows the system a leading rusher from last year and he's he's right back in it lined up right now fres set of downs at 31 the hand off to Lewis and he has stood up getting in there was will witson the seconde player out of JC that is been a key force of this defensive line Rich Rodriguez is someone that will run the same play twice he ran it one time he runs it again close Carolina not fooled they brought some pressure and that is a great tackle there witson pushes him back and he lines up a second and eight Here Andrew Paul the transfer from Georgia the running back now in the game no flag they're going to Chuck it to to the outside and that is batted down on the perimeter Matthew mcdom able to get a PA on it they thought they had a free play there they thought they had off sides they can just throw it up they didn't get it put it up mcdom is a guy who can win one-on-one I'm going be speaking a lot about him tonight not only because his last name is super cool but he is their best corner he can play on an island he can defend manto man this guy has a potential to play on Sundays as well I'm about to say MCD Doom's a little bit more intimidating than Ryan as a last name in that secondary they're not saying Legion Ryan Legion of MC Doom he's got it patented if he want it third and eight for Jack State Smothers in the shotgun Paul to his left Smothers has time in the pocket dancing forward but doesn't make a decision in time brought down by that defensive front a very impressive display by that front six there for Coastal Carolina yeah the front Rush extremely disciplined there but this is a coverage sack they had it all protected in the back end they did not give up the big shot that's what Smothers wanted he was smart let it rip as he tries to put jack State on the board for the first time this season the kick is up that is right over there at army so Garrison Ripa with a career-long 49 yd field goal on that last drive and that sets it up the kickoff here Christian Washington will bring it out had a nice return to start this game lowers the shoulder finally takes another hit he is brought down at the 23 yd line 19 Ys on the return yeah that's a win I mean this Rich Rodriguez offense that we've been talking about hasn't got started yet I think C wants to keep it that way Braden Bennett making his first appearance of the game in the backfield designed run for Vasco he lowers the shoulder picks up five impressive yards on that opening carry and now you're seeing both quarterbacks here Logan not afraid to run immediately after the snap I think their legs are their strength right we think about a quarterback obviously their arm needs to come to account but they both want to run the ball Braden Bennett is their biggest back a blocking back a lead back a running back as well so he's in the game now I think they can be a little more versatile with him in the game second and four six yards on the Vasco carry this time Vasco rolling out a lot of his options covered up has to just dump it off late to Bennett Bennett able to get the catch spins forward and a split second decision by Vasco helps them pick up so a new set of downs for the Shanta clears just under 5 minutes left here in the first quarter they've dominated the time of possession as well much more slower and deliberate on their drives in Jacksonville State the handoff Bennett going around The Tackle Box keeps his footing scampers forward brought down at the 46 yd line so Bennett showing the balance to go with the size outstanding Vision by benir look at him caught it all the way back and this why say he reminds me of Le'Veon Bell he runs upright and he's able to break tackles 215 a typical frame for a back we get the carry again this time busting through the middle tackled near the logo and here comes Coastal Carolina getting into that Groove with their running game Bryon Bennett was a guy a highlighted coming in and now you're seeing why he can run it outside he can catch the ball he can run it downhill the more you give him the ball the better day you're going to have on offense Bennett will check out Simkins will come back into the game who did most of the heavy carrying the first two drives Basco keeps it the stiff arm and it's just leveled at the 50 yd line coming down in coverage Derek Carter laying the lumber yeah Jack state has all Drive started in this game as a defense I imagine you're trying to load the Box you're going to be thinking run more than anything else look at all these DBS right here lined up under 10 yards I mean they're playing aggressively the pitch to the outside Simkins trying to get to the edge Simkins dragging a few Defenders fights his way forward gain of five and here's where we get to the third Downs right this is so important for Coastal to convert third Downs to control the time of possession to control the game now is do you pass it you probably have to Ethan Vasco this is the time we got to see your arm this is the time we got to see you set up make a good read and make a good throw like I said earlier Jack state is baiting you to throw the ball right now interesting for Jack State no Jrock Swain on the line right now here's their most disruptive Defender last year here's the snap third and five Vasco trying to throw to the outside able to haul it in high degree of difficulty Jameson Tucker the captain keeps the chains moving Jameson Tucker their go-to guy for a reason Vasco puts his ball behind but James and Tucker is able to adjust and make a contested catch I see Coastal Carolina fainting Tempo Bas will go to the line they saw some pressure here now they're going to change the play little cat and mouse game between the coordinators Bas was shown some impressive composure here in the first quarter Basco this time buying it downfield Jacksonville State Defense the many games doing that the question with Coastal Carolina was what this offense was going to look like missing several key pieces they leading passer their top two leading receivers from last year they have not skipped a beat the fair catch is called and let's check it out here this last play Let's Get on when I see all these guys appreciate about you Logan you're a busy Dad yet you still find time for NCAA into to hop on the sticks here here's Smothers Smothers Logan Gets smothered get the ball we need to steal possession so they're going to take one more look because we did but that's almost as bad as a kickoff return fumble which is just a back breaker for any team to try and deal with and now some early season adversity for Jacksonville State so it looks like the official that out this is going to stand and cam Jones was the guard eared touchdown lubben the sophomore from suffer New York a highlight he will always remember extra point is good 173 lead for Deadpool and Rob meleny let's go rexam let's not get relegated see I'm learning more and more about you as that kick sails out of bounds feels just as capable off the handoff that's going to be the reverse faked by Lewis Lewis gets to the corner scampers out of bounds but not before picking up 11 yards on the first [Applause] down yeah Tyler Huff the firman transfer not just just a firman transfer the Southern Conference player of the year he can ball too Logan Smothers has not been taking care of the ball obviously we saw the turnover so this is why I think we see the change to Huff and huff is actually the better passer downfield so this opens up their offense a little bit Trey Stewart now now the back in the game the senior from Winston Salem North Carolina a stable of running backs here for Jack State the toss and a miscommunication intercepted on the sidelines it is Matthew mcdoom and backto back possessions with backto back for was what was he wearing right there that was like a house of a dragon uh thing on his back there either way I know it's really hot right now having that on as we go ahead and see Braden Bennett back into the game for the shot to clears and he has a nice 5yd gain it is just everything turning up for Coastal Carolina at this moment it's all Shanta clear's right now and they're running it they're taking care of the ball and honestly they made less mistakes in the first half an explosive first half defensively for Coastal Carolina 173 Calvin Jones gonzal an offense that averages a play every 20.3 seconds it was the best they looked all half we'll see if they repeat that coming here in the third quarter Rich Rodriguez I'm sure a very animated talk in the locker room at halftime but as far as the quarterback battle goes we saw Logan Smothers Tyler Huff really Logan Smothers Le a touchdown here any type of score you feel like all of a sudden you have some wind underneath your wings here for Jacksonville State and a hand off to the outside Trace Stewart continues to show some strong running four yards on that initial carry he didn't play a lot in the first half but he came in on that last drive and gave him a spark so I'm not surprised to see him out here again we've seen three different running backs anoir Lewis Andrew Paul and Trey Stewart all get a crack at it in the first half second and six but we also mentioned Shawn Brown the team's best weapons at tight end yet to catch a pass Smothers will hold it dashes up field avoids a wouldbe tackler and some smart running by Smothers yeah Smothers sets up a third down here and this is going to be crucial they're going to be on the ball pretty quick they need to convert this what do you do do you go back and run it cuz it's third and three and that's manageable that's alive now or do you trust to put the ball in SM other's hands three yards on the [Music] carry third and three Smothers the throw behind his receiver was trying to get it to Michael pway we've seen that a couple of times tonight that pass just being off Target not not accurate see issues that we saw with Logan SM others a little bit last year led to that stall in the drive so another punt here for Jack Dawson back to receive Trey Taylor Taylor's going to give this a chance a little wiggle but then leveled deep down the field 48 yds on the punt as the special teams for Jacksonville State and Baldwin getting in there to put a cap on it and the big question is how do we get here right how is Jacksonville State behind 21 points and we just saw it on that drive okay Logan Smothers not creating enough with his legs gets to a third down a third and manageable is not able to execute the simple details of a slam meanwhile Ethan vasco's coming out balling 147 yards a TD and 30 more yards on the ground and another TD so he's been playing a much better at quarterback and that's why the score uh reflects that Bas has played quarterback the entire time there are thoughts about Noah Kim the transfer from Michigan State getting some opportunities but so far it's Javin Simpkins spinning forward on the first Carry six yards on the game not a bad way to start the drive we know he had the fumble in the first half but he's back in it and every time he's in it they're giving Brandon Bennett a rest we know what he can come in and Power in when he gets close to the Red Zone and one thing we didn't point out that graphic at halftime the time of possession nearly 2 to1 ratio Coastal Carolina they have dominated possession of the football ball when you slow the game down put a lot of pressure on the opposing defense as Simkins trying to find a hole bounces it to the left picks up the first down and some wise running by the sophomore eight- yd game they are controlling the tempo of the game benett comes back into the game running back three receivers to The Far Side of the field tight end Kane bong there on the leftand side of the line [Applause] Basco thought about it holds on to it tough pass across the middle threads the needle excellent catch made by Cameron Wright yeah they they they had the shot downed up there and and Vasco really wanted it he keeps looking at it he keeps looking at it no it's not there I'm going to take the safe throw we have the lead get it to right very good catch there and you're able to get a second and management second catch of the game for right eight yds brings up second and [Applause] two Vasco over 150 yds passing in this game already fakes the hand off throwing it down to the streaking tight end and baron can't reach it just outside his grass they set it up perfectly there the fake to Braden Bennett the tight end sneaks out he is wide open and we just miss it and we call this play on second down because Jack state is not expecting that and and Basco knew he missed one there it's also the timing it's one thing in practice and another thing to get into the game when you're trying to get the timing on these throws down third and two Vasco will keep it follows the lead blocker and it's bong that Springs a hole open for him and it's another first down for Coastal Carolina after the foury rush the fake toss to Bennett he's such a threat you got to respect it then Basco comes downhill we know he's a big athletic Runner and that's a great play call there by tricket a pass and run here for Coastal Carolina 155 yds through the Air 162 on the ground so far this evening you see kosa going a much slower Tempo in this half they know they have the lead Fasco again another designed run first tackler misses and Vasco determined Dives forward picks up six yards this is the quarterback power play that he scored a touchdown on earlier we talked about he ran it three times in a row it's still in their Arsenal it's still in their bag and they're going to run it when they need five yards because Jack state has not proved to be able to stop that play just yet and so much of this game you have to give a lot of credit to the offensive line for Coastal Carolina there was a lot of talk about this defensive front for Jacksonville State what they did last year it's been the offensive line for the shant CLE that has dominated this game play action Vasco this time down the field has a man open Catch is made brought down at the two yd line 46 yds Malik Mega calls it in second down is the shot down here and they do a play action fake by some time and you see Mega with a long Strider big guy 6'4 laid up nicely for him basket's best St of the night first and goal Vasco will keep it himself stop though swarming as that Jacksonville State Defense brings up second down first by number 11 mcra Coastal Carolina on the ball right away trying to run the same play again the quarterback power jack state would a stop here gray in on the stop it feels like Jacksonville State just trying to force a field goal at this point you're going to feel pretty good coming off the field because you've been gashed by the big plays yeah it's been unorganized discipline too many break plays given up and you really need to stop here from the route Bas will check the line of scrimmage two seconds left on the play clock the handoff to Bennett Bennett marches forward and another touchdown for Coastal Carolina they push the lead to 27 no check needed when Braden Bennett is near the goal line he is going to find a way to get in I gave you to Le'Veon Bell comparison earlier he's able to run through tackles he's able to finish falling forward and we know when he gets close that's the man that's going to punch over K hinley to attempt the extra point touchdown of the night for him Kade Hensley extra point is good it is a four touchdown lead for Coastal Carolina in Ethan Bas 2019 had some runs were they were a top 25 rank team and the offense was rolling Another Touch back for Liam gray and the quarterbacks were a big conversation coming into this game the coaches were very Koy about who would get the start and for Jacksonville State it's been a lot more Logan SM others he's six of 11 for just 60 yards the surprise has been Ethan Vasco and how he has been able to accumulate 200 plus yards through the air against this Jacksonville State Defense yeah these are the reliable guys we had feeling they could go here the 200 passing yards I think we we didn't expect but they're able to take these shots because the running game has worked be able to take these shots on second down and get these big plays Smothers back in at quarterback Andrew Paul will be the running back Smothers designed run scampering to the sideline has to slide as several bodies go crashing near that tent in fact broke the tent leg by the way did the Coastal Carolina defend and so well hopefully your home fans are them tents aren't working you might need to take them down so second and six after Smothers picks up four yards and immediately pressured has to just Chuck it no time whatsoever for that play to develop down the field as busting through the line was Emanuel Johnson clal Carolina DC Nar talked about how he wanted to be aggressive and he brought a pressure there and got Logan some other we highlighted Kay web the left guard that is a legit NFL prospect but so far the line has struggled to protect and get things going as the screen pass to the outside ball pops free that brings up see you can't be this good in your first game you're going to ditch me for an NFL Booth probably like two weeks into this season we're going together brother we all eat here's the handoff it's Christian Washington bouncing around and we have a flag on the play and helmets on the ground [Music] have been popping off personal foul hands to the face Defense number 42 15yd penalty so makes it first and 10 for Coastal Carolina from their own 49 Ethan Vasco continues his dazzling performance this evening 9 of 16 2011 yds 15 the hand off Washington trying to lead the troops forward and another helmet falls off I believe that is zon Lindsay again losing his lid brings up second down zon got a nice haircut lined up the dredg are looking nice o nice catch he just wants to show the hair off I'm not mad at him did you ever lose your helmet in the game plenty of times yeah you know sometimes I didn't tighten it well that's impressive my friend 38-10 lead for Coastal Carolina Second and 13 this time Washington lowers the shoulder spin inning twisting turning brings up third down as Jacksonville State up much needed stop here but we have a Defender down on the field in Pay yeah coal Carolina does not have to get too exotic at this point they can run the ball try to drain the clock be as safe as they can turnovers are the only way this this you know this game can flip believe that is Pat Taylor that is faced down on the turf right now training staff tending to him we'll step away and we'll give you an update as soon as we have one here in Jacksonville Josh Stein and is working president bid has you got to be able to tackle you got to be physical in the Run game you got to be able to cover so you absolutely need a nickel and a good one to face these high octane spread offenses Brayden Bennett exits the Back Field takes a wide split Anan Vasco now all by himself takes the snap it's going to be a screen to the tight end Kane bong gets the completion and I know they're absolutely excited to have him back coming off an injury last year I believe a knee injury flip rud off to receive for Jacksonville State Fair catch made at the 11 so a stop for the Jacks it felt like Huff already decided where to throw that no matter what Simkins the running back trying to get free gets wrapped up with some more laundry lands on the field holding offense came down in a Super Bowl down 25 points in the third quarter and we came back in one but I don't see Tom Brady trotting out here tonight so Jack State's going to have to do it some other way what was that halftime conversation like we were past the speeches okay you just got to come out and play better um yelling and screaming is not going to come back from 25 28 points you got a play back and that's what we're able to do and Jack State needs to do that as well Basco quick throw it's the tide end bong once again so back-to-back completions for him on the last two drives describe the way that Bas played tonight absolutely he's he's taken care of the ball for the best that he can and he's operated the offense well he's taking the shots down field when they're available and when they're not continues for Coastal Carolina on Third and 11 I see these DBS in a straight line here coming over running in manto man hand off to Washington trying to get to the edge quickly met nicely contained there by Pat was his career long he already hit from 49 earlier in the night this time from the left hash draws it perfectly in and Coastal Carolina builds the lead to 31 it's 41 to tayen I go back to the offense here Logan they have just been methodical in the way they've been able to move the ball Ethan Vasco picking and choosing his spots they felt really no resistance on that line of scrimmage but as far as the quarterback play for Jacksonville State that's been the biggest issue for the gamec yeah they have not been in control I talk combined seven for 18 Huff still looking for his first completion of the game this time sails it over Shawn Brown the tight end couldn't get free from rilan Ryan who was in second and 10 and one thing to keep an eye on the rushing yards for Jacksonville State they have ran for 100 yards and 24 of 25 games underneath Rich Rodriguez as Huff pick up a few more to help out the cause brings up third down after the nyd game Coastal Carolina knew they had to stop the run today and they've been doing a great job of that so far quick snap the handoff Lewis stopped short so that'll bring up fourth down I imagine you go for it for Jackson I don't know you're really backed up here but you're not able to no choice fourth down Huff met near the first down marker looks like it was enough to get it that'll move the chains but it took everything Cally emptying the tank there for Jacksonville State absolutely Jack State needs to get on track they need a big play they need some something to spark this offense just over two minutes left here in the third quarter just 61 yards total in the passing game 73 on the ground for Jacksonville State this is a team that was top three in the nation in rushing yards last season the cross across the middle Rhythm and timing and accurate throw and now they're back on the ball nine yds brings up second and one Huff the keeper trying to bounce to the outside miles Woods coming up to make the tackle first down enough to get a first down a fresh set of chains here for Jack State and that's what the fighting could do coastal's not sweating it they're they're a little bit softer because because of the score Andrew Paul steps into the running back position cev Luben again subbing in has scooped up a fumble already for Coastal Carolina Huff rolling redirecting traffic this time flips it and that is Brock Rex Steiner few yards after the catch as well too and now some momentum for with this Jacksonville State offense yeah they got something going and they need to we know 31 yds on the completion and a miscommunication on the mesh it looks like Huff having to dive on it hasn't been able to do it consist consistently enough tonight Under The Lights makes it second and 12 one more look here and Rich Rodriguez said this he said who can play under these lights we know we haven't seen this yet and this is a simple play it's just not executed [Applause] so Lewis and Paul both tail backs flanking Huff the hand off this time to Lewis Lewis skates to you don't get the chance to rest you don't get a chance to recover and make adjustments so it's not all just a defense tonight it's obviously both sides third and six Jacksonville State 0 for eight on third down so far in this game and it's going to be Lewis trying to Lunge forward that'll be the first third down conversion of the game and that brings us to tonight's Red Zone which is brought to you by Verizon that tells the story to for this offense Logan you get your first third down conversion in the fourth quarter yeah you break that seal on the fourth quarter that's not what you anticipated but here they are let's see what they do with it Lewis gets it again trying to spin out of the grass but hog tied by Will witson Will witson pointing at his name plate he has showed up tonight he's made some big plays and they know if you're going to run it on run on the last but you can't come back and beat us twice with that they bring the pressure and will witson there to stop him second and 11 Tyler Huff this has been his best Drive of the game rolling to the right reading the defense tries to fire a strike Shawn Brown couldn't catch the fast ball brings up third down I got to highlight the coverage tonight by Co Carolina I mean they haven't made it easy these receivers have been covered we've seen the interceptions by the cornerbacks just G great coverage around the BL third and 11 two receivers split out to each side Huff quick throw caught by cam vaugh but still not enough for the first down and now fourth down I imagine Rich Rodriguez will decide to just get some points and kick the field goal that is not what I thought Rich Rod would do I thought he would go for it there you need touchdowns at this point but I think right now he just needs to see points on the board he just needs to see some good sign of a drive and and go out and try to get a defensive stop so Garrison Ripa made one earlier this time from the right hash for the left footed kicker Ripa teas it off and Jacksonville State now has 13 points the lead though for Coastal to 185 nothing going right Jackson State tonight Washington will signal 9 minutes out of this game Christian Washington will be the back will get the handoff quick Sprint up the field and gets a chunk of yardage on first down Coastal Carolina's going to run this ball and crank this clock as much as they can take their time protect this lead lead try to get out of here safely you give a lot of credit to this offensive line nearing 200 yd rushing for Coastal Carolina and this was a Jacksonville State Defense that was very good against the run last season Washington this time to pick up the first down we talked about Jack State the Chang of coordinator right new defensive coordinator trying to keep similar schemes we talk about termin ology how hearing a new word especially early in the season can be different for players consistency blown coverage stopping the Run none of it is where their marks were last year Jacksonville State was only out rushed twice last year and it lost both of those games that was the liberty and New Mexico State Conference USA action 2023 here's Washington three straight carries for him and I will say Alabama has been great to us Jacksonville Alabama has been amazing the food has been good the people so welcoming that was your first game and when we were going around town it was unbelievable I would tell people you picked off Tom Brady's last pass as a patriot and just the doors that were open these Social Circles we were allowed into in our brief 72 hours I think they even gave you the key to the city no no no no key to the city just yet um but we've had had some great Hospitality a and the chemistry developed immediately that right on time luck is better than talent I just was the right place right time little did you realize I'm now hiring you as my personal chauffeur for 12 games together as another first down gets scooped up by Coastal Carolina I've got to ask you having played on the field for all these years at that NFL level you now step up both sides from up top and you're able to see how the game slows down for me it simplifies because I see the bigger picture it's a lot of fun being up here and I to give a player's point of view right fresh off the field and how I see it how I would do it and how I would call it so hopefully you guys pwn when injuries inevitably happen throughout the season and it's great to get these opportunities Conference USA or the Sun Belt if you are Coastal Carolina the new college football playoff has presented more of an opportunity than ever before to get to the highest level of the postseason as we see an excellent pass and catch scampering to the end zone for the touchdown Jameson t the captain a 36 yd touchdown catch and Coastal Carolina continues have to stop the run that's what they're doing now with this score I hated this position as a DB cuz then I can get beat because I don't have a lot of help behind me as a defensive back I need to stay inside the receiver I can't let him I'm about to after these three touchdowns well this offense for Jacksonville State currently the fewest amount of yards on offense as the mishandle for Demarcus Lacy has to try and make water into wine and no luck there but the fewest team I like that play I mean he's trying to show some grit out there he's in the meeting room come Monday here's H nice little pass and catch Michael pway a clean catch shakes free to The Defenders and pway has nothing but runway in front of him and a touchdown for Jacksonville State 93 yards okay Michael pway you're one of my guys Gamecock mascot so they've decided to do this rebranding to be known as Jack State and really differentiate themselves from a lot of other teams in college football also picked out the uniforms for the catalog and for Rich Rodriguez listen this is a tough night fortunately you have something that the first six games of the year before missing the final seven due to injury makes his first appearance and the handoff to Christian Washington as Washington gets bounced out of bounds Kim six touchdowns six interceptions obviously a bit of a tumultuous year for Michigan State last year but now gives them another option with experience at that quarterback position yeah we prepare to see him tonight we didn't know what quarterback was going to go but Ethan Basco obviously secured his job and did a great job tonight and Noah Kim gets in and get a chance to play so great circumstance for him I know he's a great passer he's a Michigan State transfer and he get get some experience here tonight which is good for him completed 57% of his passes last year for Michigan state was Big 10 offensive player of the week in week two as Christian Washington gets brought down his fifth year college as ler Cam and yourself and give you an opportunity in your career I mean both these programs came off great years last year so if you're not playing at the school because you know for whatever reason right and you want to get some experience it's not bad to come down play get a year of tape everything is Year bye now in college right whether you like it or not it's been like that for coaches for years they hopping in the portal for years before they had a portal so these players get a chance to go to a level where they can play at if they feel like that's best for them and and and take that tape and then see where that goes next year it was fascinating when we were talking to Tim Beck he said I was a coach for a long time before I finally became a head coach and it's amazing how much the game has changed in the last couple of years when we played we had nil now the guys have nil and you've got tablets you've got communication so much has changed for so many of these coaches they've had to be so quick to adapt to a landscape that seems like it hasn't settled yet yeah the coaches say every year it's a new team right 50 50 new players trying to teach them what you do um but these kids understand the power of of what they're worth and they understand uh the the power of football and the the burus and drama in their games this game tonight not so much Coastal Carolina has dominated on offense and the handoff and nothing but so Noah Kim will try to punch it in for Coastal Carolina they try to eclipse the 50p point mark which is something that not a lot of teams can say they've done against Jacksonville State and this defense they've had over the last couple of years absolutely I've been playing football for a lot of years I can't tell you how many times they gave up 50 points that is going to be a rough rough meeting tomorrow from every position group you do not want to be in their shoes on I was about to say if you're on the field nobody's scoring 50 points right here's the handoff and quickly wrapped up you were sharing a really cool story though about your time playing against Tom Brady and what he was reading and what helped you knew that I was blitzing because I didn't look at him I didn't want to look at him I didn't want to give it away he's like yeah you didn't look natural you didn't look at me enough you normally do so then I had to learn how much I looked at him when I blitzed so he made me a better player he made me think about all the Tendencies I possibly given away Noah Kim fakes the hand off racing towards the sideline has to quickly get out of bounds and took a hard shot against the concrete wall right there there's not a lot of space between the sideline and the wall and you see Kim was holding that right hip and a little bit of a limp no padding much to look forward to my friend I'm not there yet third and goal for Coastal Carolina Kim bouncing around trying to spin he'll be wrapped up and that brings up fourth down with just three minutes left in this ball game Noah Kim taking care of the ball it's new time I've always been in a training camp since I was 8 years old so I got to see what the month of August was like that that that was pretty cool and I'm excited I accomplished my goal as a player I won championships um I've made money and speaking of money Noah Kim a dart to cica mcke drops a DI in Coastal Carolina 54 points [Applause] now seems like no matter who's underneath Center for Coastal Carolina they're having no issues of getting the ball down the field it's all money on Coastal Carolina's offense Rich Rod has some work to do back to receive Michael pwe pretty quickly last year yeah and it provides for better late game strategy and late half strategy but there's no strategy needed right now on this one [Applause] Huff able to complete it and finally you're seeing Huff getting a little bit of momentum going we saw it in the last couple of drives and the 93 yd touchdown to Petway so we'll step away it's the two-minute timeout Jacksonville State trying to orchestrate one more drive but it is all Coastal Carolina East efficiency last year seven touchdowns one interception Huff this time deep down the middle nice leaping grab made by Gerard [Applause] [Music] Buie this drive right here is 100% for hu to see what I can get going next week am I going to be the guy I going get the KN can I end this game on the right note catches now from Buy in some fourth quarter action Huff scans the pocket contested catch made on the outside side cam vongh fighting the traffic I'm starting to see the accuracy from Huff they said he's the better passer and that was a that was an accurate pass right there Coastal Carolina they weren't quite sure what they were going to have in live game action but you walk away very impressed with what they've been able to Showcase they have a lot of weapons they have receivers they have multiple running backs they have a great o line corners on the defensive side everyone played well tonight Huff the pitch it's Trey Stewart racing down the sideline gets a block from Huff Stewart into the end zone I tell you what Tyler Huff Not Afraid critical run because Jacksonville State had rushed for over 100 yards and 24 the last 25 games underneath Rich Rodriguez that run right there put them North keep in mind Jacksonville State last year was their first year in FBS it was the first team to ever make make a bowl game in their first year at the FBS level had a great year and they won a bowl game expectations were high this year right