Jacksonville State football is back on the road, facing Western Kentucky to continue Conference USA play.
In their last game, the Gamecocks (5-2) rolled in the fourth quarter, thanks to a 16-point swing in two minutes towards a 47-14 over Sam Houston State. Caden Creel threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, the first time he has done that this season. He threw for more than 240 yards and ran for more than 85 yards for the third time this season.
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The Gamecocks are tied with Liberty at the top of the conference. Jax State can clinch a spot in the Conference USA title game with a win on Saturday. It would be a third straight conference title game appearance for the Gamecocks, who won the 2024 edition and have hosted the last two games.
The Gamecocks will return to play Nov. 7, traveling up the road to face off with Western Kentucky (3-6, 2-3 CUSA). The game will stream on ESPN+ and kickoffs at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Follow along with road trip up to Western Kentucky below.
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Jax State wide receiver Jamill Williams dives for extra yardage during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State wide receiver Jamill Williams dives for extra yardage during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State wide receiver Deondre Johnson tries to make a catch as Middle Tennessee cornerback Jason Hardy breaks up the play during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State wide receiver Jamill Williams tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee outside linebacker Kaven Call during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee safety Kalen Woods comes up with an interception as Jax State wide receiver Deondre Johnson tries to make the catch during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee quarterback Roman Gagliano is sacked by Jax State linebacker Mikey Rosa during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee running back Terrence Brown trees to evade the tackle of Jax State safety Caleb Nix during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State wide receiver Jamill Williams tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee safety Kalen Woodsduring college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State quarterback Caden Creel tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee defensive end Aidan Butts college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee running back Terrence Brown tries to evade the tackle of Jax State defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State quarterback Caden Creel tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee safety Bryce Williams college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State tight end Luke Gilbert makes a catch as Middle Tennessee linebacker Korey Smith defends during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State tight end Luke Gilbert tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee linebacker Korey Smith during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State quarterback Caden Creel tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee linebacker Korey Smith during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State running back Jalen Likely tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee safety Bryce Williams during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee wide receiver Cam’on Lacy tries to evade the tackle of Jax State safety Marc Woods during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State tight end Luke Gilbert tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee safety Dyson McCutcheon during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State quarterback Caden Creel tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee linebacker Korey Smith during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State quarterback Caden Creel tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee outside linebacker Reggie Johnson during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee quarterback Roman Gagliano makes a pass during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee Head Coach Derek Mason questions a call during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State wide receiver Darius Cannon makes a catch as Middle Tennessee safety James Johnson defends during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State wide receiver Jamill Williams makes a catch during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State wide receiver Jamill Williams tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee cornerback Jason Hardy during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State running back Lucas Farrington tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee linebacker Ashton Taylor during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State running back Lucas Farrington tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee safety James Johnson during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee running back Antonio Martin Jr. tries to evade the tackle of a Jax State defender during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee wide receiver Neo Clifton makes a catch as Jax State safety Caleb Nix defends during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Middle Tennessee safety James Johnson comes up with an interception as Jax State wide receiver Darius Cannon tries to make the catch during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State wide receiver Jamill Williams tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee cornerback Jackson Lowe during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State Head Coach Charles Kelly watches his team during pre game activities at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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Jax State tight end Luke Gilbert tries to evade the tackle of Middle Tennessee safety Bryce Williams during college football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 26, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
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