Rippa's Clutch Kick Powers Jax State | Huntsville News

Jacksonville State’s kicker Garrison Rippa just earned Conference USA’s Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year honors — and he’s not just getting noticed, he’s dominating. Last season, he was a first-team All-Conference pick, delivering clutch game-winners including a buzzer-beating field goal against Sam Houston and a 45-yarder to clinch bowl eligibility. From Locust Grove, Georgia, he went 21-for-28 on field goals, hit all 40 extra points, tied the school record with two 52-yarders, and nailed four kicks from 50+ yards. The Gamecocks open their 2026 season on August 29th against North Dakota State in Fargo — don’t sleep on Rippa’s clutch gene. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fccc012c9af9b7b0