Jacksonville State advances to FCS national championship game

Auburn fans remember Jacksonville State all too well.

The Gamecocks took Auburn to overtime at Jordan-Hare Stadium back in September, coming about as close to pulling an upset as possible.

That was Jacksonville State’s only loss of the season.

So it shouldn’t be surprising that the Gamecocks crushed Sam Houston State 62-10 on Saturday in the FCS playoff semifinals, setting up a date with North Dakota State for the championship on Jan. 9.

GAMECOCKS TO FRISCO!

Jacksonville State is headed to the #FCSChamp after 62-10 victory over Sam Houston State. pic.twitter.com/cCPT354nTD

— NCAA FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 20, 2015

6th rushing TD of the night for Jacksonville State!

Gamecocks push the lead to 62-10 in the 4th. #FCSPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/xmQXLfF1C3

— NCAA FCS Football (@NCAA_FCS) December 20, 2015

The FCS school, which is based in Jacksonville, Ala., will travel to Frisco, Texas for the title game.

Nick Cole

Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.