Florida State Seminoles football was ready to expect a dogfight against Jacksonville State — and through one half, that’s exactly what it’s been.
While the Gamecocks are an FCS school, they have former Clemson quarterback and blue-chip quarterback Zerrick Cooper under center, along with a talented front seven on defense. They’ve leaned on both strengths to take a 21-14 lead on the Seminoles, jumping out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.
Quarterback Tate Rodemaker got the start instead of James Blackman (who has started the last two games for Florida State), but after a pick six on his first drive and some early struggles, quarterback Jordan Travis entered the game and provided a spark for a Seminoles’ offense that’s struggled to put point on the board all season.