Robert Czeremcha makes career-high 5 field goals as FIU beats New Mexico State 22-3

In a thrilling match on Wednesday night, Jacksonville State triumphed over Kennesaw State with a final score of 27-26, marking a repeat of last year's Conference USA championship game. As the fourth quarter's seventh minute commenced, Jacksonville State was in possession, trailing by only 1 point behind Kennesaw State. However, Lucas Farrington of Kennesaw State fumbled the ball, providing an opportunity for Jacksonville State.

Caden Creel led the game-winning drive, which spanned 11 plays and culminated in Rippa's fourth game-winning field goal in the final two minutes of the match, a feat he accomplished with a 33-yarder. This victory was not just a personal accomplishment for Creel, who was named CUSA Offensive Player of the Week, but also a significant boost for Jacksonville State, which had won three consecutive games at this point.

Creel's contribution was not limited to his offensive prowess alone; he also secured a rushing touchdown. On the defensive side, Kennesaw State's Deondre Johnson shone, catching four passes for an impressive 112 yards. Rickie Collins, the quarterback for Kennesaw State, managed to accumulate 281 passing yards, adding one touchdown and an interception to his stat sheet, while also contributing 61 yards on the ground and scoring.

Jacksonville State now heads back home to face Florida International on Tuesday. Kennesaw State, on the other hand, will play Missouri State on October 14.