Jacksonville State Rushes to 24-0 Win Over New Mexico State

Quarterback Caden Creel rushed for a career-high 211 yards and a touchdown, leading Jacksonville State to a 24-0 victory over New Mexico State on Wednesday night.

The Gamecocks (6-2, 4-0 Conference USA) won their fifth consecutive game and secured bowl eligibility for the fourth straight season at the Bowl Subdivision level.

Creel became the first Jacksonville State quarterback to rush for 200 yards in a game, surpassing his previous career high of 161 yards.

He broke loose for an 84-yard run late in the third quarter, setting up Jalen Likely’s 1-yard touchdown, which extended the lead to 17-0.

Creel opened the scoring with a 3-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, and Garrison Rippa added a 49-yard field goal in the third. A 29-yard touchdown was also scored.

Jacksonville State rushed for a season-high 324 yards. The Gamecocks also held New Mexico State scoreless and limited the Aggies to 29 yards passing.

Marc Woods intercepted Adam Damante in the second half. New Mexico State rushed for 192 yards, led by James Jones’ 112.