Jax State downed Sam Houston 21-11 and clinched the right to host the Conference USA title game. The victory puts the Gamecocks in the CUSA title game in their first year of being eligible to play in the game.

Tyler Huff ran for three touchdowns and Jacksonville State beat Sam Houston 21-11 on Saturday to clinch its first berth in the Conference USA championship game.

JACKSONVILLE − A time as been set for the Conference USA championship game, which Jacksonville State football will host. The game on the December 6 will kick off at 6:06 p.m. CT, a source with direct knowledge told The Gadsden Times.

History in Jacksonville! By defeating Sam Houston State inside AmFirst Stadium Saturday, Jacksonville State clinched a spot in the Conference USA championship game and will be the host team for the game in a couple weeks.

Jacksonville State head coach Rich Rodriguez had a surprise for his players after the Gamecocks’ 21-11 win over Sam Houston on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium. Rodriguez referred to it as

The Gamecocks will host Sam Houston on Saturday, with a victory clinching a spot in the Conference USA championship game for Jax State in just its second season at the FBS level and first season of being eligible to play in the conference title game. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. at Burgess-Snow Field at AmFirst Stadium.

In their second season as members of Conference USA, Jacksonville State will make their first appearance in the league championship game. The Gamecocks sealed a place in the title bout Saturday with a 21-11 home win over the Sam Houston Bearkats.