EKU rides Hayworth’s foot in 29-23 win over Jacksonville St
Samuel Hayworth made 5-of-6 field goal attempts -- including a 50-yarder -- and Conor Blount threw a touchdown and Eastern Kentucky beat Jacksonville State 29-23 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
29
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKU | 6 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 29 |
| JVST | 6 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 23 |
AmFirst Stadium · 14,477 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Austin Peay Governors | L 31-55 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Tarleton State Texans | L 24-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs West Florida Argonauts | W 16-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | L 20-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs West Georgia Wolves | W 30-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:24 29-23
KJ Stepherson 18 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Bryant Wallace Kick)
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Field Goal 3:06 29-16
Samuel Hayworth 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:21 26-16
Samuel Hayworth 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:47 23-16
Alonzo Booth 1 Yd Run (Samuel Hayworth Kick)
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Touchdown 9:29 16-16
KJ Stepherson 10 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Bryant Wallace Kick)
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Touchdown 12:15 16-9
Jackson Beerman 17 Yd pass from Conor Blount (Samuel Hayworth Kick)
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Field Goal 0:15 9-9
Samuel Hayworth 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:07 6-9
Bryant Wallace 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:50 6-6
Samuel Hayworth 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:42 3-6
Samuel Hayworth 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:54 0-6
KJ Stepherson 20 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Bryant Wallace PAT failed)
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JVST
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:18 · End of Game
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EKU 0:18
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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JVST 1:24
6 plays, 75 yards, 1:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:24 29-23
KJ Stepherson 18 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Bryant Wallace Kick)
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EKU 3:06
10 plays, 32 yards, 6:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:06 29-16
Samuel Hayworth 28 Yd Field Goal
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JVST 9:47
2 plays, 18 yards, 0:34 · Fumble
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EKU 10:21
9 plays, 47 yards, 3:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:21 26-16
Samuel Hayworth 50 Yd Field Goal
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JVST 14:12
13 plays, 54 yards, 4:26 · Missed FG
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EKU 3:47
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:47 23-16
Alonzo Booth 1 Yd Run (Samuel Hayworth Kick)
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JVST 9:29
2 plays, 50 yards, 0:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:29 16-16
KJ Stepherson 10 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Bryant Wallace Kick)
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EKU 10:03
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:55 · Punt
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JVST 10:58
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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EKU 12:15
7 plays, 58 yards, 2:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:15 16-9
Jackson Beerman 17 Yd pass from Conor Blount (Samuel Hayworth Kick)
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EKU
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:14 · Missed FG
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EKU 0:15
13 plays, 53 yards, 4:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:15 9-9
Samuel Hayworth 25 Yd Field Goal
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JVST 5:07
14 plays, 46 yards, 5:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:07 6-9
Bryant Wallace 21 Yd Field Goal
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EKU 10:36
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:34 · Punt
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JVST 12:10
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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EKU 13:52
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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JVST 14:47
5 plays, 29 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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EKU 1:50
11 plays, 81 yards, 2:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:50 6-6
Samuel Hayworth 24 Yd Field Goal
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JVST 4:47
5 plays, 26 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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EKU 7:42
11 plays, 52 yards, 4:06 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:42 3-6
Samuel Hayworth 34 Yd Field Goal
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JVST 11:54
7 plays, 79 yards, 3:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:54 0-6
KJ Stepherson 20 Yd pass from Zerrick Cooper (Bryant Wallace PAT failed)
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Team Stats
EKU
JVST
26
1st Downs
22
7-18
3rd down efficiency
3-12
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
396
Total Yards
391
193
Passing
311
19/36
Comp/Att
21/35
5.4
Yards per pass
8.9
203
Rushing
80
46
Rushing Attempts
27
4.4
Yards per rush
3.0
5-40
Penalties
7-48
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
0
35:45
Possession
24:15
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