Jacksonville State football releases depth chart ahead of season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Jacksonville State football announced its first depth chart for the 2026 season before their Week 0 matchup against North Dakota State on August 29. The chart highlights returning players, including quarterback Caden Creel, who started the last nine games last season and accumulated 2,500 yards and 16 touchdowns. The Gamecocks aim to reach the Conference USA title game for the third consecutive year after falling to Kennesaw State in 2025. The depth chart includes key positions such as running back, where Jalen Likely is listed as a starter, following the departure of leading rusher Cam Cook.
- •Caden Creel returns as starting quarterback
- •Jalen Likely is the starting running back
- •Gamecocks begin season against North Dakota State
- •Jacksonville State seeks third straight C-USA title game
- •Cam Cook, last season's leading rusher, has departed
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — See Jacksonville State football's first depth chart of 2026 season
"Before its Week 0 matchup with North Dakota State, Jacksonville State football released its first depth chart of the 2026 season.
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