Coastal Carolina defeated Jacksonville State 55-27 in the season opener for both teams, with Ethan Vasko playing a key role. Vasko threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, helping the Chanticleers secure the victory. Tray Taylor caught a 36-yard touchdown pass from Vasko early in the first quarter, setting the tone for the game. Vasko completed 12 of 19 passes for 249 yards and added 39 yards rushing, including a 4-yard touchdown run. Ja’Vin Simpkins and Braydon Bennett contributed to Coastal Carolina’s strong rushing game, with Simpkins gaining 80 yards and Bennett scoring two touchdowns. Jacksonville State’s Tyler Huff threw for 173 yards and connected with Michael Pettway for a 92-yard touchdown. Tre Stewart also scored with a 38-yard run late in the game for the Gamecocks. Fans can stay updated on the latest AP Top 25 poll and college football news throughout the season by signing up for alerts. For more information on AP college football coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press.
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