Spotlight JC Evans shines as JMU football rolls past Southern Miss CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record Nov 6, 2026 20 hrs ago 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Give him time, and JC Evans will put on a show.kAm|2<:?8 9:D 7:CDE DE2CE D:?46 E96 D62D@? @A6?6C[ E96 y2>6D |25:D@? 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