The College Sports Journal

Recap

JACKSONVILLE – Neither the remnants of Hurricane Delta nor a 100-yard Mercer kickoff return to begin the game could spoil Jacksonville State’s only appearance at Burgess-Snow Field during this abbreviated fall season.

Zerrick Cooper rushed for two touchdowns and the defense forced two key fourth-quarter turnovers as the Gamecocks (1-1) overcame inclement weather to defeat Mercer 34-28 in the first matchup between the programs. Jacksonville State has now won 15 consecutive home openers.

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MER: Harrison Frost (134 PASS); Tyray Devezin (94 RUSH); Deondre Johnson (49 REC);

JSU: Zerrick Cooper (139 PASS); Pat Jackson (62 RUSH); Trae Barry (84 REC);