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Jacksonville State

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Starters

  1. QBCaden Creel
  2. RBJalen Likely
  3. WRDeondre Johnson
  4. TELuke Gilbert
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    77
    Caden CreelRS JR
    Starter
  2. 15
    69
    Jack MoranRS FR
  3. 2
    55
    Kadyn PalmerRS FR
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Defense starters

  1. DETae Floyd
  2. NTJawaun Campbell
  3. DTKhurtiss Perry
  4. EDGEJacob Cruz
  5. WLBMorven Joseph
  6. MLBJameson McCollough
  7. LCBJQ Brooks
  8. SSMarc Woods
  9. FSCaleb Nix
  10. RCBTre'Quon Fegans
  11. NBJonavan Carr
RB
  1. 6
    66
    Jalen LikelyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 22
    59
    Lucas FarringtonRS FR
  3. 7
    59
    Khristian LandoRS SO
WR-X
  1. 11
    82
    Deondre JohnsonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 17
    65
    Jamill WilliamsRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 29
    55
    Rollie PintoFR

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Next game kickoff time

Jacksonville State Gamecocks plays Sam Houston at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Jacksonville State depth chart so far in Week 9. Last changes: Week 7

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachCharles Kellysince 2024
Offensive CoordinatorTaylor Housewright
Defensive CoordinatorBrian Williams
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
26.9
Yards/G
395.3
Pass Yds/G
223.4
Rush Yds/G
171.9
TO Margin
-4
3rd Down %
46.24%
Total TD
25
Sacks
13
TFL
37
INT
7
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #65 IN WS POWER
Results this season-6.1 pts

Lost to Ohio Bobcats in week 2.

2025 SP+: -7.0

85%

Roster talent: 33rd percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #86 national

6%

Returning production: 50%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −6.1 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

16 adds in two-deep · avg 69 OVR · top add: R. Johnson (WR, 81, from Missouri State)

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Jacksonville State Gamecocks transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

18 transfers on the Jacksonville State depth chart, 5 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

Jacksonville State Starting Quarterback

Jacksonville State Gamecocks starting lineup

Jacksonville State starting lineup: QB Caden Creel, RB Jalen Likely, WR-X Deondre Johnson, TE Luke Gilbert. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Caden Creel is the projected starting quarterback for Jacksonville State as of November 1, 2026. Jack Moran is listed second.

Jacksonville State also projects Jalen Likely at running back, Deondre Johnson at wide receiver and Luke Gilbert at tight end.

The full Jacksonville State Gamecocks two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Caden Creel · QBJalen Likely · RBDeondre Johnson · WR-XLuke Gilbert · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Jacksonville State's starting quarterback?
Caden Creel is the projected starting quarterback for Jacksonville State as of November 1, 2026. Jack Moran is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Jacksonville State?
Jalen Likely is the projected starter at running back for Jacksonville State, with Lucas Farrington listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Jacksonville State?
Deondre Johnson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Jacksonville State, with Jamill Williams listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Jacksonville State?
Luke Gilbert is the projected starter at tight end for Jacksonville State, with Jameson Scissum listed second.
When was the Jacksonville State Gamecocks depth chart last updated?
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Jacksonville State's record last season?
Jacksonville State Gamecocks finished 9-5 (7-1 in Conference USA play).
When does Jacksonville State Gamecocks play next?
Jacksonville State Gamecocks plays Sam Houston at home on Sat, Nov 7. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.
Full Jacksonville State rosterEvery player, linked

Full Jacksonville State roster

Every player on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Deondre Johnson, Jamill Williams, Rollie Pinto

WR: Ronnel Johnson, Franklin Baret Jr., Gabe Glover, Cianan Williams

WR: Darius Cannon, Dylan Gentry, Landon Watkins

LT: Jeremiah Orr, Amarii Atchison, Nate Smith

LG: Lance Johnson, Hadine Diaby, Markevian Blake

C: Lucas Mrachkovskiy, Britin Witt, Bo Burkes

RG: Ryan Walker, Caleb Holmes

RT: Cam Stancil, Ryland Bragg

TE: Luke Gilbert, Jameson Scissum, David Alpers III, Andrevius Smith

QB: Caden Creel, Jack Moran, Kadyn Palmer

RB: Jalen Likely, Lucas Farrington, Khristian Lando, Cedric Kouemi, Justus Savage

Defense

DE: Tae Floyd, Marquis Hood, Angel Toombs

NT: Jawaun Campbell, Christopher Johnson, Andrew Rumph, Marvin Stringfellow

DT: Khurtiss Perry, Quay Hood, Nii Addy

EDGE: Jacob Cruz, Ian Mitchell, Tristan Lyles, Mikey Rosa, Walter Reddick

WLB: Morven Joseph, Aidan Thompson

MLB: Jameson McCollough, Myles Butler

CB: JQ Brooks, Jaheim Jenkins, Rodarion Jones

SS: Marc Woods, Brennan Core

FS: Caleb Nix, Rob Billings IV

CB: Tre'Quon Fegans, Keiyon Turner, Javan Allison

NB: Jonavan Carr, Kaden Cook

RES: Mac Sanders, Walker O'Steen

Special Teams

PT: Conor Donaghy, Carter Lewis

PK: Garrison Rippa, Conor Donaghy

KO: Garrison Rippa, Conor Donaghy

LS: Dixon Musgrove, Rio Hay

H: Caleb Nix, Carter Lewis

PR: Caleb Nix, Darius Cannon, Dylan Gentry

KR: Jamill Williams, Lucas Farrington