6:30 p.m. EDT > Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Ala.
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THE MATCHUP
UTC’s offensive line replaced three 2016 starters, each of whom had multiple seasons of starting experience. Under the new coaching staff, only left tackle Malcolm White is in the same position as he was last year. The new group must try to handle a physical JSU front four that includes preseason All-American Darius Jackson, who had 10 sacks in 2016. If they can, then sophomore quarterback Nick Tiano, making his first career start, will have opportunities to get the ball to playmakers.
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