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Gamecocks Clinch Victory on Last-Minute Field Goal
15 Oct
Summary
- Creel's two touchdowns secured Jacksonville State's win.
- Rippa's field goal with 44 seconds left sealed the victory.
- Jacksonville State remains undefeated at home in FBS play.
Jacksonville State secured a hard-fought 27-24 victory against FIU, with a late field goal sealing the win. Caden Creel delivered a strong performance, throwing for 214 yards and two touchdowns, including passes to Luke Gilbert and Deondre Johnson in the first quarter that helped establish an early lead for the Gamecocks.
The game remained close throughout, with FIU rallying behind quarterback JJ Kohl, who connected with Maguire Anderson for two touchdowns, tying the game at 17 before halftime. The second half saw both teams exchange scores, with Justus Savage and Devonte Lyons finding the end zone before Garrison Rippa's clutch 26-yard field goal with 44 seconds left ended the contest.
FIU's offense, led by Kohl's 278 passing yards and Anderson's eight catches for 133 yards, kept the game competitive. However, missed field goals by FIU's Robert Czeremcha proved costly. Jacksonville State's win improves their record and maintains their strong home performance since joining the FBS.
