- Q1 11:45TDJXSTLuke Gilbert 38 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa Kick)0–7
- Q1 4:43TDFIUMaguire Anderson 50 Yd pass from JJ Kohl (Robert Czeremcha Kick)7–7
- Q1 1:48TDJXSTDeondre Johnson 36 Yd pass from Caden Creel (Garrison Rippa Kick)7–14
- Q2 13:37FGJXSTGarrison Rippa 47 Yd Field Goal7–17
- Q2 6:51FGFIURobert Czeremcha 33 Yd Field Goal10–17
- Q2 1:41TDFIUMaguire Anderson 30 Yd pass from JJ Kohl (Robert Czeremcha Kick)17–17
- Q3 8:02TDJXSTJustus Savage 4 Yd Run (Garrison Rippa Kick)17–24
- Q3 1:06TDFIUDevonte Lyons 8 Yd Run (Robert Czeremcha Kick)24–24
- Q4 0:44FGJXSTGarrison Rippa 26 Yd Field Goal24–27
Florida International Panthers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks — 2026-10-13 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 13, 2026, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Florida International Panthers 27-24 at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama. Garrison Rippa booted a 26-yard field goal with 44 seconds remaining after an 82-yard drive, and Robert Czeremcha's 49-yard try at the buzzer missed to end the game.
Caden Creel passed for 214 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 95 yards for Jacksonville State, which improved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in Conference USA. Creel hit Luke Gilbert on a 38-yard touchdown and found Deondre Johnson on a 36-yard score in the first quarter as the Gamecocks built a 17-7 lead.
JJ Kohl passed for 278 yards and two touchdowns for FIU, and Maguire Anderson caught eight passes for 133 yards and both Panther touchdowns. Devonte Lyons scored on an 8-yard run to tie the game at 24-24 in the third quarter after Justus Savage had given Jacksonville State a 24-17 edge on a 4-yard run.
The Panthers tied the score three times but never led. Czeremcha also missed a 38-yard field goal before halftime. Rippa's winner was his second game-deciding kick in the final minute in as many weeks and extended Jacksonville State's winning streak to four games.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Florida International Panthers | Jacksonville State Gamecocks |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 21 | 19 |
| Total yards | 404 | 387 |
| Net passing yards | 280 | 214 |
| Rushing yards | 124 | 173 |
| Third-down conversions | 8-15 | 3-10 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 12-100 | 8-80 |
| Time of possession | 33:44 | 26:16 |
Florida International Panthers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks — NCAA Game Analysis
Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated Florida International Panthers 27–24, a 3-point margin. Florida International Panthers led in total offense, 404 to 387. Jacksonville State Gamecocks led in rushing yards, 173 to 124. Florida International Panthers committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Florida International Panthers converted 8 of 15 third downs; Jacksonville State Gamecocks converted 3 of 10.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Florida International Panthers
Passing
- #17JJ Kohl
- #9Jackson Verdugo
- Team
- #11Zach Marker
Rushing
- #3Devonte Lyons
- #1Anthony Carrie
- #17JJ Kohl
- #2Maguire Anderson
- #4James Resar
Receiving
- #2Maguire Anderson
- #4James Resar
- #7Kyle McNeal
- #3Devonte Lyons
- #6Eric Nelson Jr.
- #9Jackson Verdugo
- #1Anthony Carrie
- #8Greg Gaines III
Defense
- #2DeAndre Boykins
- #3Demetrius Hill
- #9Josiah Taylor
- #4Wesley Miller
- #12RJ Moss Jr.
- #22Brayshawn Littlejohn
- #18Pickle Stewart
- #8Ryan Gadson
- #37De'Andre Arnold
- #5Kenton Simmons
- #97Elisha Baldridge
- #15Nathan Jennings
- #33DeeJay Holmes Jr.
- #11Percy Courtney Jr.
- #95Anthony Smith
- #27Eric Johnson
- #90Anthony Cunningham
- #6Lawrence Johnson
- #32Jaeden McMillan
- #88Elijah Simmons
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Passing
- #12Caden Creel
Rushing
- #12Caden Creel
- #21Justus Savage
- #22Lucas Farrington
- #44Jameson Scissum
- #7Khristian Lando
- #17Jamill Williams
Receiving
- #11Deondre Johnson
- #30Luke Gilbert
- #9Ronnel Johnson
- #17Jamill Williams
- #3Darius Cannon
- #21Justus Savage
Defense
- #2Morven Joseph
- #1Caleb Nix
- #34Jameson McCollough
- #8JQ Brooks
- #13Jacob Cruz
- #5Rob Billings IV
- #7Marc Woods
- #44Khurtiss Perry
- #31Tristan Lyles
- #29Javan Allison
- #92Marquis Hood
- #12Brennan Core
- #45Mikey Rosa
- #6Kaden Cook
- #9Jonavan Carr
- #14Angel Toombs
- #15Tae Floyd
- #5Dylan Gentry
- #93Jawaun Campbell
- #0Myles Butler
- #28Christopher Johnson
- #3Tre'Quon Fegans
- #16Quay Hood