Garrison Rippa kicks late field goal as Jacksonville State tops FIU 27-24
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Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Garrison Rippa's 26-yard field goal with 44 seconds left secured a 27-24 victory for Jacksonville State against FIU on Tuesday night in Jacksonville, Alabama. Caden Creel threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns, contributing to a game that was tied at 24 entering the fourth quarter. FIU rallied with two touchdown passes from JJ Kohl to Maguire Anderson, but missed opportunities on field goals hampered their comeback efforts. Jacksonville State improved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in Conference USA, while FIU fell to 3-3 and 1-1 in the conference. Jacksonville State will next face New Mexico State on October 28, while FIU is set to host Middle Tennessee State next Tuesday.
- •Rippa's field goal clinched the win with 44 seconds remaining.
- •Creel recorded two touchdown passes and 214 passing yards.
- •Kohl threw for 278 yards with two touchdowns for FIU.
- •FIU missed two field goals, including one at the end of the first half.
- •Jacksonville State improves to 5-2, while FIU drops to 3-3.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Jax State makes late FG, FIU misses in 27-24 Weekday CUSA thriller
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Garrison Rippa nails go-ahead field goal to help Jacksonville State edge FIU 27-24
"(AP) — Caden Creel threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns, and Garrison Rippa kicked a 26-yard field goal with 44 seconds remaining as Jacksonville State edged FIU 27-24 on Tuesday night.The Gamecocks (5-2, 3-0 Conference USA) are 19-3 at home since moving to the FBS.
"Garrison Rippa sinks his sixth career game-winner, and Jax State is now 23-4 all-time in CUSA play.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 3:59 AMJax State makes late FG, FIU misses in 27-24 Weekday CUSA thriller
Garrison Rippa sinks his sixth career game-winner, and Jax State is now 23-4 all-time in CUSA play.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 3:38 AMGarrison Rippa nails go-ahead field goal to help Jacksonville State edge FIU 27-24
(AP) — Caden Creel threw for 214 yards and two touchdowns, and Garrison Rippa kicked a 26-yard field goal with 44 seconds remaining as Jacksonville State edged FIU 27-24 on Tuesday night.The Gamecocks (5-2, 3-0 Conference USA) are 19-3 at home since moving to the FBS.
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