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Gamecocks Down UTEP 30-27 - Match Report

The Miners had no answer for Caden Creel on Saturday as the Gamecocks rolled to a 30-27 win at Sun Bowl.

Jacksonville State was the ATS victor, as they covered the +0.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 47.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Caden Creel rushed for 134 yards, while Cam Cook added 127 yards in the win. Deondre Johnson and Caleb Coombs added 77 and 42 receiving yards respectively.

Skyler Locklear rushed for 82 yards for UTEP, while Ashten Emory added 37 yards. Skyler Locklear threw for 244 yards for the Miners, while receivers Wondame Davis Jr. and Kenny Odom had 166 and 24 yards respectively.

UTEP was outgained by Jacksonville State 456-370 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 23-20 by the Gamecocks.

The time of possession battle favored Jacksonville State as their offense was on the field for 30:27, longer than the 29:33 of their opponents.

Next game, Jacksonville State takes its act home to face Kennesaw State looking for another win. For UTEP, they head on the road to face Missouri State.