Creel’s Triple-Doubled Effort Powers Jax State’s 47-14 Win

Jacksonville State dismantled Sam Houston 47-14 on Saturday at Jacksonville, Ala., as Caden Creel combined for three touchdowns and 246 passing yards. The Gamecocks built an insurmountable lead before the final quarter, ending a competitive first half and controlling the rest of the contest.

Creel threw for two scores and added a rushing touchdown, while his defense and special teams capitalized on momentum in the fourth. The margin reached 24-7 early in the third quarter after a 67-yard pass to Deondre Johnson. Late in the fourth, Creel ran in a 4-yard score, the defense forced a safety, and Jamill Williams returned the kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. That sequence made the score 40-7 with 12:09 left on the clock.

Creel completed 18 of 28 attempts without an interception. Johnson recorded three catches for 82 yards, and Williams added four receptions for 50 yards. On the ground, Jacksonville State gained 197 yards. Creel led the rushers with 87, Jalen Likely added 53 and a score, and Jacob Cornejo punched in a 1-yard touchdown late in the game.

Sam Houston (1-8, 0-5) struggled offensively against the dominant Gamecocks (7-2, 5-0). Landyn Locke completed 16 of 21 passes for 126 yards and one touchdown. DJ Bailey contributed 63 receiving yards and a score, while Chris Reed led the Bearkats with six catches for 80 yards, including a 64-yard touchdown.

Both teams return to action next Saturday. Jacksonville State travels to Western Kentucky, while Sam Houston hosts Kennesaw State.