EL PASO, Texas (Interstat) — Jacksonville State held off a late UTEP rally to secure a 30-27 victory at the Sun Bowl on Saturday. The Gamecocks built a 20-13 halftime lead behind a 77-yard touchdown reception by Deondre Johnson and a 93-yard interception return for a score by Caleb Nix. UTEP quarterback Skyler Locklear accounted for two touchdowns and rushed for 82 yards, but the Miners’ final drive ended on downs. Jacksonville State improved to 6-3, while UTEP fell to 2-7.