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Caleb Nix returns punt for touchdown in Jax State victory over Georgia Southern

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:46 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Caleb Nix returns punt for touchdown in Jax State victory over Georgia Southern

Summary

Caleb Nix returned a fourth-quarter punt 75 yards for a touchdown, leading Jacksonville State to a 31-27 win against Georgia Southern at AmFirst Stadium on September 19. After falling behind 17-0, Jax State narrowed the score before Nix's decisive play. The Gamecocks sealed the victory with a critical interception by Tristan Lyles, following a strong defensive stand. Jacksonville State improves to 2-2 and prepares for their Conference USA opener against Middle Tennessee next Saturday.

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•Jacksonville State rallies from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit.
•Creel throws for 194 yards, rushing attack features Farrington.
•Defense keys victory with Lyles' interception late in the game.
•Gamecocks improve to 2-2, next game against Middle Tennessee.

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10:46 AMYahoo Sports — NIXED: Jax State safety delivers game-winning punt return against Georgia Southern

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JACKSONVILLE — Since arriving on campus at Jacksonville State, Caleb Nix has proven to be a weapon with the ball in his hands. He showed it again Saturday night, returning a fourth-quarter punt 75 yards for the game-winning touchdown in Jax State’s 31-27 victory over Georgia Southern at AmFirst Stadium. With three defenders bearing down on him, Nix elected to field the punt rather than wave ...
— Yahoo Sports

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