Who is playing in the Salute to Veterans Bowl?

The Troy Trojans will play the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the Salute to Veterans Bowl.

When and where is the Salute to Veterans Bowl?

The game is on Tuesday, December 16th, at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama.

Who is the key player for Jacksonville State?

Junior running back Cam Cook is the key player for Jacksonville State, leading the NCAA in rushing yards.

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Cook Rushes Towards NCAA Record in Bowl Game

16 Dec, 2025

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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.

Cook Rushes Towards NCAA Record in Bowl Game

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.