Jacksonville State clinches OVC title, routs Tennessee State
Zerrick Cooper threw three touchdown passes to help Jacksonville State clinch its fifth-straight Ohio Valley Conference title with a 41-14 rout of Tennessee State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
41
Tennessee State Tigers
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 20 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 41 |
| TNST | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Nissan Stadium · 6,718 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Sam Houston Bearkats | W 47-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/28/26 | @ New Mexico State Aggies | W 24-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/13/26 | vs Florida International Panthers | W 27-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/7/26 | @ Kennesaw State Owls | W 27-26 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | W 23-13 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:46 41-14
Shawn McColley 70 Yd Run (Antonio Zita Kick)
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Touchdown 8:06 41-7
Jalen Choice 54 Yd Interception Return (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Touchdown 12:06 34-7
Yul Gowdy 15 Yd Interception Return (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Touchdown 11:00 27-7
Michael Matthews 16 Yd Run (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Touchdown 0:06 20-7
Jamari Hester 2 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Touchdown 5:53 13-7
Te'kendrick Roberson 58 Yd Run (Antonio Zita Kick)
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Touchdown 7:12 13-0
Josh Pearson 10 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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Touchdown 12:59 6-0
Jamari Hester 14 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett PAT failed)
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TNST
1 play, 5 yards, 0:31 · End of Game
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JVST 0:31
9 plays, 19 yards, 7:14 · Punt
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TNST 7:46
1 play, 70 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:46 41-14
Shawn McColley 70 Yd Run (Antonio Zita Kick)
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TNST 8:06
2 plays, 10 yards, 0:23 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:06 41-7
Jalen Choice 54 Yd Interception Return (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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JVST 8:29
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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TNST 10:45
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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TNST 12:06
2 plays, -5 yards, 0:13 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:06 34-7
Yul Gowdy 15 Yd Interception Return (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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JVST 12:19
5 plays, 11 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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TNST 0:36
6 plays, 15 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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JVST 3:48
15 plays, 62 yards, 8:28 · Missed FG
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TNST 12:16
6 plays, 67 yards, 2:42 · Interception
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TNST
12 plays, 82 yards, 4:15 · End of Half
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JVST 4:15
6 plays, 34 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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TNST 6:36
7 plays, 25 yards, 4:15 · Punt
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JVST 11:00
7 plays, 59 yards, 3:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:00 27-7
Michael Matthews 16 Yd Run (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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TNST 14:02
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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JVST 0:06
13 plays, 92 yards, 5:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:06 20-7
Jamari Hester 2 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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TNST 5:53
3 plays, 71 yards, 1:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:53 13-7
Te'kendrick Roberson 58 Yd Run (Antonio Zita Kick)
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JVST 7:12
6 plays, 80 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:12 13-0
Josh Pearson 10 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett Kick)
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TNST 9:54
6 plays, 21 yards, 3:04 · Punt
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JVST 12:59
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:59 6-0
Jamari Hester 14 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Cade Stinnett PAT failed)
Showing the last 29 of 29 events.
Team Stats
JVST
TNST
24
1st Downs
19
8-14
3rd down efficiency
4-9
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
420
Total Yards
342
272
Passing
164
20/30
Comp/Att
15/29
9.1
Yards per pass
5.7
148
Rushing
178
39
Rushing Attempts
23
3.8
Yards per rush
7.7
11-93
Penalties
7-50
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
3
37:09
Possession
22:51
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