Garrison Rippa's late field goal secures Jacksonville State win over Kennesaw State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:13 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Garrison Rippa made a go-ahead field goal with 51 seconds remaining, leading Jacksonville State to a 27-26 victory over Kennesaw State on October 7. With Jacksonville State trailing 26-24, Caden Creel orchestrated an 11-play drive that culminated in Rippa's 33-yard kick, marking his fourth career game-winner in the final two minutes. Kennesaw State had briefly taken the lead on a 28-yard field goal by Daniel Kinney with 2:15 left. Rob Billings IV intercepted a pass shortly after Rippa's kick, sealing the game for Jacksonville State, which has now won three consecutive games. Kennesaw State has dropped back-to-back home contests for the first time since 2024.
- •Jacksonville State scores a late field goal to win the game.
- •Rob Billings IV makes a crucial interception after the winning kick.
- •Caden Creel throws for 311 yards and one touchdown.
- •Rickie Collins passes for 281 yards and one touchdown for Kennesaw State.
- •Next, Jacksonville State faces Florida International at home.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Garrison Rippa makes field goal with 51 seconds left as Jacksonville State tops Kennesaw State 27-26
"(AP) — Garrison Rippa made a go-ahead field goal in the final minute, and Rob Billings IV intercepted a pass seconds later as Jacksonville State beat Kennesaw State 27-26 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the 2025 Conference USA championship game.Leading 24-23, Jacksonville State was driving with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter when Lucas Farrington fumbled it.
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