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Jacksonville State Edges Troy 17–13 in Salute to Veterans Bowl Thriller
Jacksonville State won with key plays including a late 1-yard run by Andrew Paul and a 51-yard field goal, ending Troy’s 79-game lead streak in the fourth quarter.
- Tuesday night at the Cramton Bowl, Jacksonville State Gamecocks beat Troy Trojans 17-13 to win the Salute to Veterans Bowl on Dec. 16, 2025.
- A 51-yard field goal by Garrison Rippa and Andrew Paul's 1-yard direct-snap run gave Jacksonville State the lead with 5:44 remaining.
- Troy's night was marred by turnovers and limited yardage as Tucker Kilcrease threw two interceptions and Luis Medina recovered a fumble after TJ Thompson's strip-sack, while Troy totaled 136 yards.
- Jacksonville State's bowl win leaves the Gamecocks 9-5 for the season and ends a 79-game Troy streak when leading heading into the fourth quarter, matching Marshall's early bowl consistency.
- In the 64th series matchup, Jacksonville State halted Troy's recent run by snapping a six-game winning streak, while Troy's only touchdown came after Jacksonville State's botched flea-flicker.
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