They've been incredibly stout against the run, but that won't matter as much in this game against Middle Tennessee's pass-happy attack. The Gamecocks are allowing only 4.3 yards per play and rank eighth in Success Rate Allowed. The real reason Jacksonville State is undefeated is because of its defense. He's forced only two missed tackles while averaging 2.1 yards per carry after contact. He has carried the ball a lot as a runner but really isn't that elusive or physical. If you remove his game against FCS East Tennessee State, he's completed only 55.2% of his passes for 347 yards - good for six yards per attempt. Smothers owns a PFF passing grade of just 70.3 with four turnover-worthy plays and zero big-time throws. Quarterback Logan Smothers hasn't been asked to throw very much, but he's struggled a bit when he has. Plus, one of their top running backs, Ron Wiggins, is out until mid-November with a chest injury. They're averaging five yards per carry and rank 48th in Rushing Success Rate, but they sit outside the top 90 in rushing explosiveness and 82nd in EPA/Rush. The Gamecocks run the ball on 66.2% of their offensive plays, but given the schedule they've faced, their rushing numbers should be better. Jacksonville State boasts one of the heaviest rush offenses that doesn't run the triple option.
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