Jacksonville State projected starting lineup and depth chart for Cure Bowl | 2024-25 College football season 

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks won the Conference USA Championship, beating Western Kentucky 52-12. Their next and final challenge of this college football season will be against the Ohio Bobcats, who too, won the MAC title and are on a hot six-game winning streak. The 2024 Cure Bowl featuring both teams will take place at Camping World Stadium.

Gamecocks' head coach Rich Rodriguez has resigned as he leaves to reunite with West Virginia after 17 years. Offensive coordinator Rod Smith will serve as the interim head coach for the Cure Bowl.

Here's a closer look at Jacksonville State's projected starting lineup and depth chart for Cure Bowl.

Jacksonville State projected starting lineup and depth chart for Cure Bowl

Offensive Positions

WR-X (Wide Receiver X):

Starter: P.J. Wells

• 2nd: Cam Vaughn (Questionable)

WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):

Starter: Jordan McCants

• 2nd: Demarcus Lacey
• 3rd: Brock Rechsteiner

WR-SL (Wide Receiver SL):

Starter: Michael Pettway

• 2nd: Samario Rudolph
• 3rd: Jarod Bowie

LT (Left Tackle):

Starter: Will O'Steen

• 2nd: Reggie Jackson

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Clay Webb

• 2nd: Cameron Griffin

C (Center):

Starter: Daveion Harley

• 2nd: Cole Roberson

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: Amare Grayson

• 2nd: Jamal Siler

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Cam Jones

• 2nd: K.D. Arnold
• 3rd: Ryland Bragg

TE (Tight End):

Starter: Sean Brown

• 2nd: Jacob Barrick
• 3rd: Pearson Baldwin

QB (Quarterback):

Starter: Tyler Huff

• 2nd: Logan Smothers
• 3rd: Zion Turner

RB (Running Back):

Starter: Tre Stewart

• 2nd: Anwar Lewis
• 3rd: Andrew Paul
• 4th: Mike Franklin

Defensive Positions

LDE (Left Defensive End):

Starter: Darrell Prater

• 2nd: Gharin Stansbury

NT (Nose Tackle):

Starter: Ricky Samuel

• 2nd: Dylan Brown

RDE (Right Defensive End):

Starter: J-Rock Swain

• 2nd: Jawaun Campbell

WLB (Weakside Linebacker):

Starter: Ky'won McCray

• 2nd: Morven Joseph

MLB (Middle Linebacker):

Starter: Laletia Hale

• 2nd: Dajwon DeLoach

SLB (Strongside Linebacker):

Starter: Reginald Hughes

• 2nd: Curley Young Jr.

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: Geimere Latimer

• 2nd: Derek Carter
• 3rd: Fred Davis II

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Antonio Carter II

• 2nd: Tee Denson
• 3rd: Chase Alexander

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Zechariah Poyser

• 2nd: Travis Franklin Jr.

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: Jabari Mack (Questionable)

• 2nd: Marco Baker

STAR (Star):

Starter: Fred Perry

• 2nd: Patrick Taylor
• 3rd: Kyler McGrinn

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Jack Dawson

• 2nd: Cade Backe

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Garrison Rippa

• 2nd: Cooper Keown

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Garrison Rippa

• 2nd: Cooper Keown

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Collin Westfelt

• 2nd: Luke Hogan

H (Holder):

Starter: Cade Backe

• 2nd: Jack Dawson

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Samario Rudolph

• 2nd: Michael Pettway

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Michael Pettway

• 2nd: Samario Rudolph

Injured Reserves

• Ron Wiggins
• Brannon Spector
• Brock Robey