Jacksonville State vs Sam Houston State Prediction 10/9/2025 Today’s College Football Picks

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and the Sam Houston Bearkats meet in week 7 college football action from Shell Energy Stadium on Thursday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Sam Houston Bearkats prediction.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recap

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this game looking to rebound from a 42-25 loss at the hands of Southern Miss last time out to sit at 2-3 this season. After this game, Jacksonville State will head home for a game against Delaware.

Gamecocks Alternate Wins & Losses In 5 Straight Games

Gavin Wimsatt has thrown for 576 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 56.3% passing while also rushing for 238 yards and 4 touchdowns. Cam Cook has rushed for a team-high 614 yards and 5 touchdowns. Brock Rechsteiner leads the Gamecocks with 215 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns while Caleb Coombs has a team-high 17 catches for 148 yards this season. On defense, Trevor Woods leads the Gamecocks with 29 total tackles including 20 solo tackles this season. As a unit, Jacksonville State has combined for 10 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season.

Sam Houston Bearkats Recap

The Sam Houston Bearkats come into this game looking to rebound from a 37-10 loss a the hands of New Mexico State last time out to drop to 0-5 this season. After this game, the Bearkats will square off against UTEP at home.

Bearkats Still Hunting For First Win

Hunter Watson has thrown for 618 yards, a touchdown and 3 interceptions on 58.6% passing while also leading Sam Houston in rushing with 156 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Alton McCaskill and Landan Brown each have 100+ rushing yards as well this season. Elijah Green leads Sam Houston in receiving with 133 receiving yards and a touchdown while Brown has 20 catches for 107 yards and Malik Phillips and Grady O’Neill each have 100+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, CJ Brown has a team-high 33 total tackles while Emon Allen has a pair of interceptions. As a unit, Sam Houston has combined for 8 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks @ Sam Houston State Bearkats Betting Trends: Week 7

Why the Sam Houston State Bearkats will win

• The home team has won each of Jacksonville State’s last five games.
• Jacksonville State has lost each of its last four road games.
• Jacksonville State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games.
• The home team has covered the spread in each of Sam Houston State’s last three games.

Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win

• Jacksonville State has won each of its last six games in October.
• Sam Houston State has lost each of its last five games.
• Jacksonville State has covered the spread in each of its last six games in October.
• Sam Houston State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
• Jacksonville State has won the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Sam Houston State’s last eight games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Three of Jacksonville State’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.

Sam Houston State Bearkats Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, CJ Brown leads the Conference USA for forced fumbles (3) this season.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Player Prop Facts

• Heading into Week 7, Cam Cook leads the Conference USA for rush attempts (111) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Sam Houston State has suffered the most road losses by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
• Sam Houston State has suffered the most road losses by a margin of 15+ points of any FBS team this season (4).
• Jacksonville State has suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
• Jacksonville State ranks 6th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (261.6).

Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Sam Houston Bearkats Prediction

I’m on Jacksonville State here. Sam Houston just has not been competitive this season and have struggled on the defensive side of the ball, losing by 17+ and allowing 37+ in all of their games so far this season. Jacksonville State’s had issues on the road, but they’ve been a lot more competitive and have been the better team offensively by a fair margin. I’ll back Jacksonville State here.