| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JVST | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| EIU | 7 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 20 |
Cooper throws 3 TD passes, Jacksonville State holds on
CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Zerrick Cooper threw three touchdown passes, the biggest a 39-yard hookup with Josh Pearson early in the fourth quarter, and Jacksonville State defeated upset-minded Eastern Illinois 28-20 on Saturday.
The Gamecocks (No. 17, STATS FCS) led 21-20 after the Panthers' Isaiah Hill scored on a 10-yard run on the first play of the fourth quarter and the extra point was missed.
Jacksonville State (5-2, 2-1 Ohio Valley) responded with a four-play, 67-yard drive. Cooper threw for 64 yards on the drive, finishing it off with the touchdown to Pearson.
Jacksonville State outgained the Panthers 422 yards to 317. Cooper was 22-of-34 passing for 237 yards and one interception. Michael Matthews rushed for 92 yards and Jamari Hester caught 9 passes for 99 yards.
Harry Woodberry completed 19 of 38 passes for 208 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Panthers (0-7, 0-3).
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2024 Conference USA Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky | 5-0 | 7-2 |
| Jacksonville State | 5-0 | 6-3 |
| Sam Houston | 4-1 | 7-2 |
| Liberty | 4-2 | 6-2 |
| Florida International | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 2-4 | 3-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 2-4 | 3-7 |
| UTEP | 2-5 | 2-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 1-4 | 1-8 |
| New Mexico State | 1-5 | 2-7 |
2024 Big South-OVC Association Standings
| Team | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Missouri State | 5-1 | 8-2 |
| UT Martin | 5-1 | 7-3 |
| Tennessee Tech | 4-2 | 5-5 |
| Tennessee State | 4-2 | 7-3 |
| Lindenwood | 4-3 | 5-6 |
| Gardner-Webb | 3-3 | 4-6 |
| Western Illinois | 2-4 | 3-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 1-5 | 2-8 |
| Charleston Southern | 0-7 | 1-9 |
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