Jacksonville State Advances to CUSA Title Game

Jacksonville State University (Jax State) secured a spot in the Conference USA championship game with a 21-11 victory over Sam Houston, marking their first appearance in the title bout in just their second season in the league. Quarterback Tyler Huff led the charge with 177 rushing yards and three touchdowns, contributing to the team's eight-game winning streak after an initial 0-3 start. The Gamecocks, now boasting an 8-3 overall record and 7-0 in conference play, will host the championship game on December 6 at Burgess-Snow Field. Sam Houston, with their loss, fell to 8-3 overall and will need a win against Liberty next week to keep their title hopes alive. The matchup for the championship will also depend on the outcome of the Western Kentucky vs. Liberty game. The CUSA title game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network, with kickoff scheduled for 7 PM ET.