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Caden Creel shines as Jacksonville State handles Sam Houston 47-14

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 3:29 AM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Caden Creel shines as Jacksonville State handles Sam Houston 47-14

Summary

Caden Creel threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns while also rushing for a score, leading Jacksonville State to a 47-14 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday. The Gamecocks dominated from the start, holding a 17-0 lead at halftime and extending it with a 67-yard touchdown pass from Creel to Deondre Johnson early in the third quarter. Jacksonville State's defense contributed with a safety, and Jamill Williams returned a kickoff for a touchdown, sealing the win. Creel completed 18 of 28 passes without an interception. Sam Houston's Landyn Locke managed 126 passing yards and a touchdown, but the team struggled with a 1-8 record this season. Jacksonville State will play Western Kentucky next week, while Sam Houston hosts Kennesaw State.

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By the Numbers

•Jacksonville State leads Conference USA with a 5-0 record.
•Caden Creel completes 18 of 28 passes, adding a rushing touchdown.
•Jamill Williams returns a kickoff for an 85-yard touchdown.
•Sam Houston drops to 1-8 overall and 0-5 in league play.
•Next, Jacksonville State faces Western Kentucky, while Sam Houston hosts Kennesaw State.

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3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Creed's total 3 TDs lead Jacksonville's romping of Sam Houston 47-14

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(AP) — Caden Creel threw for 246 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score as Jacksonville State pulled away from Sam Houston for a 47-14 victory Saturday.The Gamecocks (7-2, 5-0 Conference USA) led 17-0 at halftime and stretched the margin to 24-7 early in the third on Creel’s 67-yard touchdown pass to Deondre Johnson.
— Yahoo Sports

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