Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Sam Houston Bearkats
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Garrison Rippa makes game-winning 52-yard field goal as Jacksonville State tops Sam Houston 29-27
Jacksonville State started the final drive at its 17-yard line with 47 seconds left. Cook got the drive going with an 18-yard run and Pearson Baldwin made a 17-yard catch over the middle with five seconds left.
Caden Creel found Baldwin again for a 5-yard gain to get into better field position for Rippa, who entered with a 50-yard make earlier this season, to attempt a career-long kick.
Creel had 129 yards throwing and 132 yards rushing for Jacksonville State (3-3, 2-0 Conference USA).
Hunter Watson threw for three touchdowns for Sam Houston (0-6, 0-3), which returned home after playing four of its first five games on the road for the first time since 2010.
Sam Houston has started 0-6 for the second time in three seasons. Prior to its 0-8 start in 2023, the Bearkats had not started at least 0-6 since opening the 1977 season with seven straight defeats.
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How can I watch Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Sam Houston Bearkats?
- TV Channel: Gamecocks at Bearkats 2021 College Football, week 7, is broadcasted on CBSSN.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:57 | Caden Creel 7 Yd Run (Garrison Rippa Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 14:01 | Garrison Rippa 30 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 10:13 | Landan Brown 1 Yd Run (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:15 | Cam Cook 2 Yd Run (Garrison Rippa Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:28 | Qua'Vez Humphreys 4 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 8:46 | Chris Reed 20 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Christian Pavon Kick) |
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FG | 4th Period 14:56 | Garrison Rippa 26 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 10:34 | Cam Cook 7 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:52 | Chris Reed 19 Yd pass from Hunter Watson (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed) |
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FG | 4th Period 0:00 | Garrison Rippa 52 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 JVST |
 SHSU |
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|---|---|---|
| 26 | 1st Downs | 15 |
| 4-14 | 3rd down efficiency | 4-12 |
| 3-4 | 4th down efficiency | 0-0 |
| 499 | Total Yards | 286 |
| 129 | Passing | 136 |
| 13/17 | Comp/Att | 12/19 |
| 7.6 | Yards per pass | 7.2 |
| 370 | Rushing | 150 |
| 63 | Rushing Attempts | 33 |
| 5.9 | Yards per rush | 4.5 |
| 7-76 | Penalties | 5-41 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 35:13 | Possession | 24:47 |
Game Information
Location: Houston, TX
Attendance: 5,419 · Capacity:
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