{
  "id": 14359599,
  "title": "Garrison Rippa nails go-ahead field goal to help Jacksonville State edge FIU 27-24",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/garrison-rippa-nails-go-ahead-field-goal-to-help-jacksonville-state",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T03:38:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/13/garrison-rippa-nails-go-ahead-field-goal-to-help-jacksonville-state-edge-fiu-27-24"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jacksonville State secured a narrow 27-24 victory over FIU in a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night. Quarterback Caden Creel dominated the air, completing 214 yards and two touchdowns, while kicker Garrison Rippa sealed the win with a 26-yard field goal with just 44 seconds remaining.\n\nThe Gamecocks (5-2, 3-0 Conference USA) had already established themselves as formidable foes, boasting a perfect home record in FBS play. Their relentless drive of 82 yards in 13 plays culminated in the winning field goal, extending their lead to 24-17 late in the fourth quarter.\n\nCreel orchestrated the scoring early with a pair of touchdown passes to Luke Gilbert and Deondre Johnson, giving Jacksonville State an early 17-7 advantage. However, FIU (3-3, 1-1) mounted a resilient comeback. Wide receiver JJ Kohl, escaping pressure, connected with Maguire Anderson for a 50-yard touchdown, tying the game at 17 before halftime.\n\nFollowing that, Josiah Taylor stepped up with his first career interception in the second quarter, but FIU's Robert Czeremcha missed a crucial 38-yard field goal attempt. Justus Savage answered for Jacksonville State with a 4-yard touchdown run in the third quarter, tying the score at 24.\n\nUltimately, FIU's star quarterback Kohl orchestrated a final surge, passing for 278 yards and two touchdowns. Anderson bolstered the effort by catching eight passes for 133 yards and two scores. Unfortunately for FIU, kicker Czeremcha missed both his 49-yard and 38-yard field goal attempts, sealing Jacksonville State's hard-fought victory.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Jacksonville State defeats FIU 27-24 in thrilling matchup.",
    "Garrison Rippa kicks game-winning 26-yard field goal.",
    "Caden Creel completes 214 yards and 2 touchdowns for Jacksonville State."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Jacksonville State maintains its perfect home record in FBS play by capitalizing on missed field goals and late-game composure to overcome a resilient FIU comeback attempt.",
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Garrison Rippa nails go-ahead field goal to help Jacksonville State edge FIU 27-24",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/garrison-rippa-nails-go-ahead-field-goal-to-help-jacksonville-state-14360873",
        "published": "2026-10-14T03:38:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}