Caden Creel News, Rumors, Updates - Jacksonville State Gamecocks

TDs two ways Creel went 26-for-44 for 311 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against Kennesaw State on Wednesday. He also ran for 30 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Creel hasn't aired it out much this year, save for against Eastern Kentucky. However, this is the third time in four games that he has had a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown, and he has rushed for 405 yards on the campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Garrison Rippa makes field goal with 51 seconds left as Jacksonville State tops Kennesaw State 27-26

Garrison Rippa made a go-ahead field goal in the final minute, and Rob Billings IV intercepted a pass seconds later as Jacksonville State beat Kennesaw State 27-26 in a rematch of...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Big day rushing Creel went 19-for-27 for 241 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions against MTSU on Saturday, but he also rushed 12 times for 119 yards and a score.

Impact Creel's job is to be efficient passing, and indeed he has completed over 70 percent of his passes in each of his last four games. However, his real work is done on the ground, and he's now rushed 76 times for 375 yards and three scores.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Creel's 241 yards passing, 119 rushing yards give Jacksonville State 23-13 win over Middle Tennessee

Caden Creel threw for 241 yards and ran for 119 more as Jacksonville State beat Middle Tennessee 23-13 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Throws two TDs Creel went 17-for-24 for 194 yards and two touchdowns against Georgia Southern on Saturday. He also ran 10 times for 38 yards.

Impact This is not the offense that JSU wants to operate, but it seems clear the team lacks a proper number-one running back to pair with Creel's legs in 2026. He has attempted at least 23 passes in every game for the Gamecocks in 2026, something he only did twice all of last year, but other than lighting up Eastern Kentucky he has yet to wow on that front.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nix's punt return TD, clutch interception by Lyles lift Jacksonville State over Georgia Southern

Caleb Nix returned a punt 75 yards for the go-ahead score, Tristan Lyles had a game-saving interception in the red zone, and Jacksonville State erased a 14-point halftime deficit e...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Rushes for over 100 yards Creel went 18-for-24 for 265 yards and a touchdown against Ohio on Saturday. He also ran 29 times for 120 yards and a touchdown but lost a fumble.

Impact It's worth noting this game went into four overtimes, which helped Creel bolster his numbers. Still, through three games the quarterback is over 200 rushing yards, and given that he got over 1,000 yards last year, he has a good chance of doing that again.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Creel throws 4 of 5 TD passes to Williams as Jacksonville State beats Eastern Kentucky 49-7

Caden Creel throws four of his five touchdown passes to Jamill Williams, leading Jacksonville State to a 49-7 victory over Eastern Kentucky

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Airs it out against EKU Creel went 21-for-28 for 327 yards, five touchdowns, and an interception against EKU on Saturday. He also ran 10 times for 54 yards.

Impact This is unexpected, even against an FCS team. Last season Creel took over as JSU's quarterback, but he had 1,514 yards passing and 1,075 yards rushing. He three nine touchdowns last season, and he threw five in this game alone. It's obviously good to see him show this upside, but don't expect Creel to being a big-time passer.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in season opener Creel went 12-for-23 for 85 yards and an interception against NDSU on Saturday. He also ran 15 times for 44 yards and a touchdown.

Impact This is rough, but as an FCS team NDSU showed many an opponent how tough it is to play at the Fargodome. Plus, the rushing numbers weren't terrible, and that's where this offense is focused. Creel will need to look better against Eastern Kentucky, though.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Shows off deep ball in spring game Creel was a standout at the Jacksonville State spring game while putting his deep ball on display, per Jared Gravette of The Anniston Star.

Impact Creel started off the spring game with a bang, connecting with receivers on a pair of long touchdown passes in the first quarter. The first score came on a 74-yard strike to receiver Darius Cannon before Creel connected with Bryson Roullier on a 55-yard score on the next drive. The 6-foot quarterback was largely known as a runner last season as he threw for 1,514 yards and nine touchdowns to four interceptions while accounting for 1,075 yards and seven scores on the ground.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Offers just enough as a passer Creel was 14-for-20 passing for 173 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 17-13 win versus Troy. He also had 13 rushes for -10 yards.

Impact Though Creel didn't stuff the stat sheet, he was efficient, completing 70 percent of his throws, and he didn't turn the ball over, both of which are steps in the right direction for the redshirt sophomore gunslinger. In his first year of action with the Gamecocks, he tossed for 1,514 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 1,075 yards and seven scores. The ability Creel flashed as a dual threat will likely earn him more chances at a starting gig in his remaining two years of eligibility.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacksonville State holds off Troy 17-13 to win Salute to Veterans Bowl

Jacksonville State beats Troy 17-13 on Tuesday night to win the Salute to Veterans Bowl

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles as passer in loss Creel completed 12 of 21 passes for 96 yards and one interception during Friday's 19-15 defeat versus Kennesaw State. He also had 18 rushes for 112 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Creel couldn't get it going on the passing front in the eventual championship loss to the Owls, but he did salvage his performance with 112 rushing yards and a score on the ground. The redshirt sophomore quarterback will now turn his focus to an upcoming bowl game after a solid season as the Gamecocks' starting quarterback for most of the year.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Amari Odom rallies Kennesaw State past Jacksonville State 19-15 to win Conference USA championship

Amari Odom threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Navelle Dean in the final minute after Kennesaw State let a 12-point fourth-quarter lead slip away, and the Owls rallied to beat regul...

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacksonville State beats Western Kentucky 37-34 to reach CUSA championship game

Garrison Rippa kicked a 28-yard field goal as time expired to send Jacksonville State to the Conference USA championship game with a 37-34 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday aft...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Huge game in huge win Creel went 12-for-19 for 204 yards and two touchdowns against WKU on Saturday. He also ran 20 times for 143 yards and a touchdown, but lost a fumble.

Impact Hey, you can get away with losing a fumble when you run for 143 yards and a score as a quarterback. Creel didn't even start all season and he's going to end up with over 1,000 yards rushing. That's an easy call, as this win earned JSU a spot in the conference title game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Best day through the air Creel went 17-for-30 for 198 yards and two touchdowns against FIU on Saturday. He also ran 19 times for 100 yards, but lost a fumble.

Impact Creel may be kicking himself over that lost fumble, as the Gamecocks were upset 27-21 in a big conference game. While Creel is not usually this productive through the air - this is his first game with multiple passing touchdowns - he has rushed for over 100 yards five times.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kejon Owen has 135 yards rushing and a TD, FIU beats Jacksonville State 27-21

Joe Pesansky threw two touchdown passes, Kejon Owen had 135 yards rushing and a TD on 21 carries, and Florida International beat Jacksonville State 27-21 to become bowl eligible fo...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Huge day on the ground Creel went 8-for-13 for 137 yards and ran 14 times for 127 yards and two touchdowns against KSU on Saturday.

Impact The Gamecocks are barreling toward a spot in the Conference USA title game because Creel and Cam Cook are a formidable one-two punch on the ground. You could call them the C+C Rushing Factory, except that reference would probably be lost on most people. Anyway, Creel has rushed for 642 yards and four touchdowns in six games since taking over as the starter.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for over 100 yards Creel went 15-for-31 for 181 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against UTEP on Saturday. He also rushed 13 times for 134 yards.

Impact Creel's job is to run the ball and do well enough through the air, and he's done that. This is his third game with over 100 rushing yards, and since taking over as the starter he's helped pace Jacksonville State to an undefeated conference record to date.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Creel, Cook combine for 259 rushing yards to give Jacksonville State 30-27 win over UTEP

Caden Creel and Cam Cook combined for 259 rushing yards and were involved in late scores for Jacksonville State in a 30-27 win over UTEP on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Throws TD in win Creel went 13-for-19 for 139 yards and a touchdown against MTSU on Wednesday. He also ran 16 times for 31 yards.

Impact Given that Creel was dealing with an arm injury, it's surprising that his issue in this game was running the ball, which is where he usually excels. However, Creel kept the offense moving, and Jacksonville State remains undefeated in the conference with a real potential to remain that way through the regular season.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Cook scores go-ahead TD with 4:29 left and Jacksonville State secures 24-21 win over MTSU

Cam Cook scored a go-ahead touchdown with 4:29 left and then the Jacksonville State defense ended two drives to secure a 24-21 victory over Middle Tennessee

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Ready to roll vs. MTSU Creel (arm) is off Jacksonville State's injury report for the Gamecocks' clash with Middle Tennessee State.

Impact Creel was injured in Jacksonville State's win over Delaware. The quarterback's X-rays came back negative, but he was still a question mark for Wednesday night. Given his absence from the injury report, the Gamecocks' starting gunslinger will be good to go against the Blue Raiders. Creel has tossed for 386 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions this fall. He also has 438 rushing yards and three scores on the ground.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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