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Cook Rushes Towards NCAA Record in Bowl Game
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Troy and Jacksonville State meet at 8-5 for the bowl game.
- Cam Cook leads the NCAA with 1,659 rushing yards.
- The game airs on ESPN, starting at 9 p.m. ET.
The Troy Trojans and Jacksonville State Gamecocks are preparing to clash in the Salute to Veterans Bowl, with both teams entering the contest with identical 8-5 records. This marks the first meeting between the two programs since 2001, when Troy emerged victorious with a 21-3 scoreline. The game is scheduled to take place at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama, a stadium that has hosted the event since 2014.
The matchup features two quarterbacks with comparable passing statistics: Troy's junior quarterback Tucker Kilcrease and Jacksonville State's freshman Caden Creel. However, the Gamecocks' offensive success may hinge significantly on their junior running back, Cam Cook. Cook has been a standout performer throughout the season, leading the entire NCAA with 1,659 rushing yards and achieving 16 rushing touchdowns.
Fans can tune into the Salute to Veterans Bowl on ESPN, with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 16. The game will be called by Matt Barrie, Tom Luginbill, and Harry Lyles Jr., and can be streamed live via the ESPN app and Fubo. For those who prefer audio, SiriusXM will also be broadcasting the game.
