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.

Jacksonville State football and Rich Rodriguez clinch spot in Conference USA title game with a gritty win over Sam Houston State

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.