Jacksonville State Gamecocks
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Matchup
Conference USA9-5 (2025)#86 Recruiting50% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    80
    Caden CreelRS JR
    Starter
  2. 15
    73
    Jack MoranRS FR
  3. 2
    59
    Kadyn MitchellRS FR
RB
  1. 7
    76
    Khristian LandoRS SO
    Starter
  2. 0
    71
    Andrew PaulRS SR/TR
  3. 21
    60
    Justus SavageRS SO
WR-X
  1. 11
    83
    Deondre JohnsonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 84
    64
    Franklin Baret Jr.RS SO/TR
  3. 82
    52
    Colton PitchfordRS JR
WR-Z
  1. 9
    83
    Ronnel JohnsonSR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 81
    64
    Gabe GloverSO
  3. 17
    63
    Jamill WilliamsRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 5
    68
    Dylan GentryRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 3
    68
    Darius CannonRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 89
    59
    Camdon PitchfordRS FR/TR
TE
  1. 83
    64
    David Alpers IIIRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 88
    64
    Kam BellRS JR/TR
  3. 30
    64
    Luke GilbertSO
LT
  1. 79
    79
    Lance JohnsonSO
    Starter
  2. 71
    65
    Cam StancilRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 72
    59
    Nate SmithRS JR
LG
  1. 65
    71
    Britin WittJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 62
    71
    Hadine DiabyRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 50
    71
    Lucas MrachkovskiyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 51
    69
    Bo BurkesRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 63
    59
    Ryland BraggRS SO
RG
  1. 55
    71
    Ryan WalkerRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    71
    Caleb HolmesRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 54
    67
    Markevian BlakeRS FR
RT
  1. 70
    71
    Jeremiah OrrRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 74
    71
    Amarii AtchisonRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 73
    59
    J.R. JerniganSO
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #99 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -6.7 → -6.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 17th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #86 national

16%

Returning production: 50%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

16 adds in two-deep · avg 66 OVR · top add: R. Johnson (WR, 83, from Missouri State)

Camp battles to watch4
Coach Jacksonville StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Jacksonville State?

Jacksonville State Gamecocks starting lineup

Caden Creel is the projected starting quarterback for Jacksonville State as of August 17, 2026. Jack Moran is listed second.

Jacksonville State also projects Khristian Lando at running back, Deondre Johnson at wide receiver and David Alpers III at tight end.

The full Jacksonville State Gamecocks two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Caden Creel · QBKhristian Lando · RBDeondre Johnson · WR-XDavid Alpers III · TE

Common questions

Who is Jacksonville State's starting quarterback?
Caden Creel is the projected starting quarterback for Jacksonville State as of August 17, 2026. Jack Moran is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Jacksonville State?
Khristian Lando is the projected starter at running back for Jacksonville State, with Andrew Paul listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Jacksonville State?
Deondre Johnson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Jacksonville State, with Franklin Baret Jr. listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Jacksonville State?
David Alpers III is the projected starter at tight end for Jacksonville State, with Kam Bell listed second.
When was the Jacksonville State Gamecocks depth chart last updated?
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Jacksonville State's record last season?
Jacksonville State Gamecocks finished 9-5 (7-1 in Conference USA play).