End of Quarter – FSU trails JSU, 14-0, after the opening quarter.
FSU starting quarterback Tate Rodemaker was 6-for-8 for 33 yards that quarter, throwing a pick-6. The interception was recorded by linebacker Kolbi Fuqua.
Wide receiver Ontaria Wilson had two receptions for 17 yards, including the longest play of the quarter of 13 yards.
FSU has seven rushes for -8 yards, including sacks. Longest rush was 6 yards, by Rodemaker.
JSU quarterback Zerrick Cooper was 9-for-10 for 52 passing yards.
Gamecocks had four rushes for 27 yards, including 21-yard touchdown run by running back Joshua Samuel.
0:46 – JSU goes three-and-out and punts it back to FSU, who will begin at the 12-yard line.
3:00 – FSU comes out and loses five yards while going three and out. They punt it away from the 11-yard line. The punt goes 40 yards.
5:08 – FSU finds themselves down 14-0 after a 20-yard touchdown run by JSU running back Josh Samuel for the Gamecocks. It completed a 6-play, 68-yard drive that took 2:45 for the Gamecocks.
7:53 – A 49-yard field goal attempt by FSU kicker Ryan Fitzgerald misses. FSU’s first positive drive (8 plays, 29 yards) nets zero points.
10:54 – On 3rd and 4, backed up to the end zone, FSU quarterback Tate Rodemaker rolled to his left and threw a pick-6 interception to Kolbi Fuqua, who returned it 13 yards for a touchdown. The Gamecocks lead 7-0 early on.
12:31 – The Gamecocks manage one first down on their opening drive. They punt away to FSU, who will begin at the 6-yard line.
15:00 – FSU won the toss, opted to kick.
