Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction 10/29/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

In this article we will formulate a Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee prediction for this College Football game on Wednesday, October 29th at Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 10 matchup. 

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Betting Preview

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are 4-3 (3-0) this year after they defeated Delaware by a score of 38-25 in their last game. Jacksonville State led 21-6 at halftime and extended the lead to 35-6 in the third, but did allow Delaware to make it look much better with some meaningless scores. The Gamecocks were out gained by a total of 456-388, went 5-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Caden Creel went 14-21 for 116 yards and one touchdown, while Cam Cook rushed 18 times for 117 yards and three scores. Brock Rechsteiner led the receivers with three catches for 48 yards and one touchdown in the win. The Jacksonville State defense recorded two sacks and seven tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Jacksonville State defeated Sam Houston by a score of 29-27, but did lose to Southern Miss by a score of 42-25 before that. The Gamecocks have won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for first in the CUSA standings. Jacksonville State has scored 30.7 points per game with 140.6 passing yards and 276.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.6 points against per game this season. Caden Creel has thrown for 386 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Cam Cook has rushed for 949 yards and 10 scores on 160 carries this year. 

Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Betting Preview

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders are 1-6 (0-3) this season after they lost to Delaware by a score of 31-28 in their last game. Middle Tennessee led 14-7 after the first quarter, but they trailed 31-21 in the fourth, before falling short in the comeback attempt. The Blue Raiders out gained Delaware by a total of 384-360, went 6-14 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Nicholas Vattiato went 31-48 for 281 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Jekail Middlebrook rushed for 68 yards and one score on 11 carries. Hunter Tipton led the receivers with five catches for 56 yards and one touchdown in the loss. The Middle Tennessee defense recorded one sack and five tackles for loss in the game. 

Prior to that game, Middle Tennessee lost to Missouri State by a score of 22-20 and Kennesaw State by a score of 24-16. The Blue Raiders have lost four games in a row and they are currently near the bottom of the CUSA standings. Middle Tennessee has scored 18.6 points per game with 245.1 passing yards and 85.7 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 29.7 points against per game this season. Nicholas Vattiato has thrown for 1,673 yards, 11 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Jekail Middlebrook has rushed for 501 yards and three scores on 87 carries this season. 

Matchup/League Facts

• Middle Tennessee ranks 129th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (95.7).
• Middle Tennessee ranks 129th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (71.4).
• Jacksonville State ranks 8th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (73.3).
• Jacksonville State ranks T125th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (9.1).

Jacksonville State vs Middle Tennessee Prediction 

Middle Tennessee comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak, but they have played better in their last two, losing by a combined five points to Delaware and Missouri State. The Blue Raiders have had some issues on defense, but they have scored 28 points in two of their last four. Jacksonville State has won three of their last four games and they have scored 29+ in all three of those wins. I really like how Jacksonville State has moved the ball recently, but I don’t love their defense. Take the over here.

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