Sept. 26, 2026 – Middle Tennessee led 13-10 early in the third quarter, but Jacksonville State scored the final 13 points for a 23-13 win at AmFirst Stadium. MTSU fell to 2-2 (0-1), while Jacksonville State improved to 3-2 (1-0). More Sports News
| Quarterback | Team | Comp-Att | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Gagliano | MTSU | 18-28 | 216 | 2 | 0 |
| Caden Creel | JSU | 19-27 | 241 | 1 | 2 |
Late Lead Slips Away
Gagliano threw touchdown passes to Cam’ron Lacy and Markus Allen, but Creel’s 38-yard scoring pass to Deondre Johnson and three Garrison Rippa field goals sealed it for Jacksonville State.
The Gamecocks outrushed MTSU 276-103 and outgained the Blue Raiders 517-319.
| Running Back | Team | Carries | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Martin Jr. | MTSU | 17 | 106 | 0 |
| Caden Creel (QB) | JSU | 12 | 119 | 1 |
| Lucas Farrington | JSU | 12 | 94 | 0 |
Defensive Bright Spots
Kalen Woods and James Johnson each intercepted Creel, and Korey Smith led MTSU with 13 tackles.
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