Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks
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Jacksonville State beats Western Kentucky 37-34 to reach CUSA championship game
The Gamecocks (8-4, 7-1) will host Kennesaw State in the championship game on Friday.
Caden Creel led the Gamecocks from the JSU 39 to the WKU 11 over the final 4:18 to set up the winning kick.
Creel completed 12 of 19 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns and had 143 rushing yards including a score. Cam Cook added 137 yards rushing and a TD. Cook entered the game with the second-most rushing yards in the FBS with 1,444.
Cook scored the first touchdown for Jacksonville, a 14-yard rush in the first quarter. Western Kentucky (8-4, 6-2) responded with three straight scores to go up 21-7 early in the second quarter. A kick from Rippa and a 2-yard reception by Pearson Baldwin made it 21-17. Both teams scored another touchdown before halftime.
Creel rushed for a 70-yard score in the third quarter to take the lead for the Gamecocks.
Rodney Tisdale Jr. completed 17 of 24 passes for 180 yards for Western Kentucky. La'Vell Wright ran for 116 yards and scored two touchdowns.
How To Watch
How can I watch Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks?
- TV Channel: Hilltoppers at Gamecocks 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:13 | Cam Cook 14 Yd Run (Garrison Rippa Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 8:28 | Rodney Tisdale Jr. 1 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 6:15 | La'Vell Wright 1 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 14:53 | K.D. Hutchinson 13 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 9:33 | Garrison Rippa 27 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 2nd Period 6:18 | Pearson Baldwin 2 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:52 | La'Vell Wright 39 Yd Run (John Cannon Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 0:15 | Deondre Johnson 22 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:22 | Caden Creel 70 Yd Run (Garrison Rippa Kick) |
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FG | 3rd Period 7:16 | John Cannon 42 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 12:28 | Garrison Rippa 27 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 8:19 | Jack Cassidy 41 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 0:00 | Garrison Rippa 28 Yd Field Goal |
Statistics
 WKU |
 JVST |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 24 |
| 4-10 | 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 |
| 0-0 | 4th down efficiency | 2-3 |
| 384 | Total Yards | 515 |
| 180 | Passing | 222 |
| 17/25 | Comp/Att | 13/20 |
| 7.2 | Yards per pass | 11.1 |
| 204 | Rushing | 293 |
| 36 | Rushing Attempts | 48 |
| 5.7 | Yards per rush | 6.1 |
| 7-63 | Penalties | 7-70 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 28:36 | Possession | 31:24 |
Game Information
Location: Jacksonville, AL
Attendance: 16,733 · Capacity:
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