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Jacksonville State coach Charles Kelly identified the final two minutes before halftime as an unresolved problem after damaging stretches against North Dakota State and the most recent opponent. He said the latest loss included numerous missed chances to finish the game, not one decisive kick or two-point play. Late-half execution remains a specific correction ahead of Georgia Southern.

Kelly said Caden Creel has improved at processing coverage, trusting his eyes and finding throwing lanes instead of trying to win every play himself. Creel described greater comfort with timing, anticipation and checkdowns. The passing development is about decision-making and taking available gains, not a promised change to a pass-heavy offense.

Creel said reducing negative runs is a priority: he wants to take available two- or three-yard gains and reserve improvisation for when it is needed. Kelly prefers balance but will take what the defense allows. Four 11-play offensive drives in the latest game show sustained movement, while the staff still wants to maintain momentum and finish opportunities.

Kelly said Georgia Southern's offense deliberately revisits explosive concepts that have hurt an opponent on earlier film. He also sees a substantially improved defense under its coordinator, with useful players up front and in coverage, plus sound special teams. This is Jacksonville State's scouting assessment; the praise does not establish a defensive ranking or a betting edge.