Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Southern Miss Golden Eagles
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Pittman scores 2 TDs early, Southern Miss beats Jacksonville State 42-25
The Golden Eagles (3-2, 1-0 Sun Belt) have their first three-win September since 2016 as they conclude their non-conference slate.
After their opening drive stalled out, Southern Miss scored in under two minutes on each of their next two drives, both short rushes by Pittman. Braxton added a 6-yard rush just before the end of the first half to put the Golden Eagles up 21-3.
Jacksonville State (2-3, 1-0 CUSA) scored their first touchdown, a 4-yard reception for Brock Rechsteiner, with 4:33 to go in the third quarter.
Ian Foster had a 49-yard pick-6 with 1:27 remaining in regulation, his second pick-6 this season after a 99-yard return against App State on Sept. 14.
For the Gamecocks, Caden Creel had a career-high 161 rushing yards with one touchdown on 23 carries, and threw for 109 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Cam Cook added 77 rushing yards and one score.
The Golden Eagles lead the all-time series 3-1. The schools played in 2024 for the first time since a 65-0 Southern Miss win in 1946, when the schools were known as Mississippi Southern College and Jacksonville State Teachers College.
How To Watch
How can I watch Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles?
- TV Channel: Gamecocks at Golden Eagles 2021 College Football, week 5, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 11:14 | Jeffery Pittman 1 Yd Run (Creighton Wilbanks Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 6:38 | Jeffery Pittman 3 Yd Run (Creighton Wilbanks Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 0:45 | Garrison Rippa 35 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:05 | Braylon Braxton 6 Yd Run (Creighton Wilbanks Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 5:52 | Kadinn Morris 6 Yd pass from Braylon Braxton (Creighton Wilbanks Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 4:33 | Brock Rechsteiner 4 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Caden Creel Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
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TD | 3rd Period 1:55 | Carl Chester 13 Yd pass from Braylon Braxton (Creighton Wilbanks Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 7:23 | Caden Creel 5 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 1:27 | Ian Foster 49 Yd Interception Return (Creighton Wilbanks Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:23 | Cam Cook 8 Yd Run (Caden Creel Run for Two-Point Conversion) |
Statistics
 JVST |
 USM |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 25 |
| 8-16 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-12 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 390 | Total Yards | 377 |
| 128 | Passing | 152 |
| 13/25 | Comp/Att | 13/22 |
| 5.1 | Yards per pass | 6.9 |
| 262 | Rushing | 225 |
| 54 | Rushing Attempts | 50 |
| 4.9 | Yards per rush | 4.5 |
| 6-53 | Penalties | 7-51 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 2 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 30:58 | Possession | 29:02 |
Game Information
Location: Hattiesburg, MS
Attendance: 25,034 · Capacity:
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