Jacksonville State beats Troy 17-13 on Tuesday night to win the Salute to Veterans Bowl. Caden Creel threw a touchdown pass, and Deondre Johnson had six receptions for 101 yards.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Troy Trojans in the Salute to Veterans Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Follow for a recap.

Athlon Sports’ Steven Lassan offers expert prediction for Troy vs. Jacksonville State and a full game preview of the Salute to Veterans Bowl.

The Troy Trojans face the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in the Salute to Veterans Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala.

Our Troy vs. Jacksonville State predictions side with Cam Cook and the Gamecocks as short underdogs in the Salute to Veterans Bowl.

Troy claimed the Sun Belt West division title with a 6-2 conference record. Quarterback Tucker Kilcrease has thrown for 1,421 yards, nine touchdowns, and four interceptions to lead the Trojans.

A Jacksonville attorney charged with conspiracy and solicitation in 2023 would have to await his trial behind bars after his bond was revoked.

Reports of inappropriate behavior by a janitor at a Jacksonville elementary school who was arrested Oct. 31 began as early as Oct. 8, but Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District officials weren't informed until a week later,