Georgia Southern vs Jacksonville State Prediction 9/19/2026 Today’s College Football Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jax State's Caden Creel makes a pass during pre game activities at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama September 5, 2026. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)
MATCHUP
Georgia Southern Eagles
Jacksonville State Gamecocks
Team Records
1-1
1-2
Spread
+3.5 -118
-3.5 -102
Moneyline
+140
-166
Total
Over 52.5 (-112)
Under 52.5 (-108)
Where
AmFirst Stadium, Jacksonville, AL
When
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time
07:00 PM EDT
TV
ESPN+
The Georgia Southern Eagles and the Jacksonville State Gamecocks meet in week 3 college football action from AmFirst Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction.
Georgia Southern Eagles Recap
The Georgia Southern Eagles come into this game looking to rebound from a 22-7 loss at the hands of the Clemson Tigers last time out to sit at 1-1 this season. After this game, Georgia Southern will head home for a game against Houston.
Eagles Looking To Bounce Back
Max Johnson has thrown for 525 yards, 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions on 64.0% passing while Jamarian Samuel leads the Eagles in rushing with 48 rushing yards and 1 touchdown so far this season. Taeo Todd who has 41 yards and 0 TDs while Ashton Hollins leads Georgia Southern in receiving with 203 receiving yards and 13 catches along with 2 touchdowns while Josh Dallas leads the team with 14 catches along with 82 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns so far this season. On defense, Rashon Myles Jr. has a team-high 19 total tackles in addition to 1 sack while Georgia Southern’s defense as a whole has combined for 8 sacks and 2 interceptions so far this season.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Recap
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this game looking to rebound from a 29-27 loss at the hands of Ohio last time out to sit at 1-2 on the year. After this game, Jacksonville State will head home for a game against Middle Tennessee.
Gamecocks Looking To Find Consistency
Caden Creel has thrown for 677 yards, 6 touchdowns and 2 interceptions on 68.0% passing while also leading the Gamecocks in rushing with 218 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns so far this season. Jalen Likely has also reached the century mark on the ground with 121 rushing yards and 1 TD while Luke Gilbert leads Jacksonville State in receiving with 138 receiving yards and 4 catches along with 2 touchdowns, and Deondre Johnson leads the team with 8 catches for 108 receiving yards and 0 touchdowns so far this season. On defense, Caleb Nix has a team-high 18 total tackles while Tae Floyd leads the team with 2 sacks, and Jacksonville State’s defense as a whole has combined for 6 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season.
Jacksonville State has won each of its last nine games as a favorite in Alabama.
Georgia Southern has lost four of its last five road games in September.
The favorite has covered the spread in each of Jacksonville State’s last five games.
Georgia Southern has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games against opponents from the Conference USA.
Jacksonville State has won the first quarter in five of its last six home games in September.
Jacksonville State has won the first half in each of its last six home games in September.
Why the Georgia Southern Eagles will win
Georgia Southern has won three of its last four games.
Georgia Southern has covered the spread in each of its last four games.
Jacksonville State has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games in September.
Georgia Southern has won the first quarter in each of its last five games against teams from Alabama.
Georgia Southern has won the first half in each of its last five games against teams from Alabama.
Total Points Facts
Seven of Georgia Southern’s last eight games have gone UNDER the total points line.
Five of Jacksonville State’s last six games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Player Prop Facts
Heading into Week 3, Jamill Williams ranks T1st amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Georgia Southern Eagles Player Prop Facts
Heading into Week 3, Josh Dallas ranks T1st in the Sun Belt Conference for receptions (14) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
One of Jacksonville State’s three games this season have been decided by a margin of three points or less – equal-most amongst FBS teams.
Jacksonville State ranks 6th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (62).
Georgia Southern ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
Georgia Southern ranks T136th among FBS teams for H2 points per game this season (3.5).
Georgia Southern Eagles vs. Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction
I’m on Jacksonville State here. Two teams that predominantly like to run the football and you could argue Georgia Southern’s in a better position after Jacksonville State had that crazy 4 OT game against Ohio last time out. However, I am very high on Cadel Creel in this matchup and I just feel like this is a good spot for Jacksonville State to pick up a rebound win at home. Give me the Gamecocks.
