Troy Vikings 13–17 Jacksonville State Gamecocks: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated Troy Vikings 17–13 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Troy Vikings 13, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 17.

Game summary

Jacksonville State Gamecocks edged Troy Vikings 17–13 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
Passing leader: Caden Creel (Jacksonville State) — 22.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +3.35 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #11 D.Johnson caught at 30 — 1 rec, 28.0 yds.
EPA edge: Jacksonville State (-0.083/play) vs Troy (-0.413/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Troy Vikings	0	6	0	0	13
Jacksonville State Gamecocks	12	0	3	6	17

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

HVCCTroy Vikings

+3OPP 21

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 34

JXSTJacksonville State Gamecocks

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Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Jacksonville State
Q1TD
BRBrock Rechsteiner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Caden Creel pass to Brock Rechsteiner for a touchdown (22 yards)
Jacksonville State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Troy
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 21
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 38 yards
Troy
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
6-12
Field goal good from 30 yards
Jacksonville State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 34
Score
6-15
Field goal good from 51 yards
Jacksonville State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Caden Creel (Jacksonville State) — 22.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.35 EPA/play +3.35 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #10 T.Kilcrease (Troy) — 11.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +0.53 EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #8 C.Cunningham (Jacksonville State) — 0.0 yds · -0.76 EPA/play -0.76 EPA

Receiving

#11 D.Johnson caught at 30 (Jacksonville State) — 1 rec · 28.0 yds +2.30 EPA
#11 D.Johnson caught at Troy45 (Jacksonville State) — 1 rec · 25.0 yds +3.59 EPA
Brock Rechsteiner (Jacksonville State) — 1 rec · 22.0 yds +3.35 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caden Creel	Jacksonville State	1	100.0%	22	1	+3.35	+3.35
Huddle-Shotgun #10 T.Kilcrease	Troy	2	50.0%	11	0	+0.26	+0.53
Huddle-Shotgun #8 C.Cunningham	Jacksonville State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.76	-0.76
No Huddle-Shotgun #12 C.Creel	Jacksonville State	23	56.5%	123	0	-0.12	-2.80
No Huddle #2 G.Wimsatt	Jacksonville State	1	0.0%	0	0	-2.97	-2.97
Shotgun #9 G.Crowder	Troy	6	50.0%	13	0	-0.63	-3.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Troy	Jacksonville State
Plays	62	64
EPA / play	-0.413	-0.083
Total EPA	-25.60	-5.28
Success rate	32.3%	31.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.603	-0.122
Rush EPA / play	-0.210	-0.055
Yards	222	286

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Troy	3	10	-1.78	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	9	71	+7.04	Pass TD
Q1	Troy	6	19	-5.07	Ended
Q1	Jacksonville State	3	8	-2.16	Punt
Q1	Troy	6	24	-1.97	Punt
Q1	Jacksonville State	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	Jacksonville State	5	20	-4.71	Ended
Q2	Troy	8	25	-1.66	Field goal
Q2	Jacksonville State	4	16	-1.17	Punt
Q2	Troy	10	58	+0.06	Field goal
Q2	Jacksonville State	5	14	-0.84	Ended
Q3	Jacksonville State	4	20	-1.69	Punt
Q3	Troy	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q3	Jacksonville State	8	22	-2.08	Field goal
Q3	Troy	3	-6	-3.32	Missed FG
Q3	Jacksonville State	6	34	-0.84	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.48 EPA)
Q3 · Troy Vikings · Shotgun #10 T.Kilcrease pass intercepted (-4.65 EPA)
Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · No Huddle-Shotgun #12 C.Creel pass to #11 D.Johnson caught at Troy45 for 25 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.59 EPA)
Q3 · Troy Vikings · Kickoff (+3.42 EPA)
Q1 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Caden Creel pass to Brock Rechsteiner for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.35 EPA)
Q1 · Troy Vikings · Shotgun #10 T.Kilcrease to #7 R.Thomas thrown to 37 QB hurried by #40 W.O'Steen — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.24 EPA)
Q3 · Jacksonville State Gamecocks · Field goal good from 51 yards (+3.14 EPA)
Q2 · Troy Vikings · Shotgun #10 T.Kilcrease pass to #2 P.Higgins caught at 48 for 20 yards (3rd & 18) (+3.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

Jacksonville State Gamecocks controlled the final (17–13) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Caden Creel (Jacksonville State) — 22.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Jacksonville State at -0.083 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Troy Vikings vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?

Troy Vikings 13, Jacksonville State Gamecocks 17 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Troy Vikings vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks won with a final score of 13–17.

Where can I find the Troy Vikings vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401778303.

Who led Troy Vikings vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks in passing?

Caden Creel (Jacksonville State) led passers with 22.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Troy Vikings at Jacksonville State Gamecocks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.