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.

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 − 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.

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.