Pick details
| MATCHUP | Jacksonville State Gamecocks | Kennesaw State Owls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-2 | 1-3 |
| Spread | -3 -105 | +3 -115 |
| Moneyline | -148 | +124 |
| Total | Over 49.5 (-115) | Under 49.5 (-105) |
| Where | Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw, GA | |
| When | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
Kennesaw State Owls Preview
Kennesaw State has a 1-3 record and are coming off a 14-17 road loss against Arkansas State. They will face Missouri State and Liberty next. Offensively, Kennesaw State averages 21.8 points per game, ranking 111th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 22.5 points per game, which is 56th. Kennesaw State averages 368 total yards per game (201 passing and 167 rushing), while allowing 363 total yards per game (166.5 rushing and 196.5 passing).
Rickie Collins leads Kennesaw State with 749 passing yards with 68.1% completed passes and 2 touchdowns, also adding a team-high 185 rushing yards. Javon Rogers has a team-high 9 receptions for 194 receiving yards. Defensively, Tywon Christopher has a team-high 22 total tackles (8 of them solo), while Ugonna Nwoha leads the team with 2 sacks.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Preview
Jacksonville State has a 3-2 record and are coming off a 23-13 home win against Middle Tennessee. They will face FIU and New Mexico State next. Offensively, Jacksonville State averages 27.4 points per game, ranking 84th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 21.8 points per game, which is 52nd. Jacksonville State averages 392.4 total yards per game (231.6 passing and 160.8 rushing), while allowing 321.6 total yards per game (170.8 rushing and 150.8 passing).
Caden Creel leads Jacksonville State with 1,112 passing yards with 69% completed passes and 9 touchdowns. Jamill Williams has a team-high 18 receptions for 238 receiving yards. Defensively, Caleb Nix has a team-high 30 total tackles (17 of them solo), while Tae Floyd leads the team with 2 sacks.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks @ Kennesaw State Owls Betting Trends: Week 6
Why the Kennesaw State Owls will win
- Kennesaw State has won four of its last five games as a home underdog.
- Jacksonville State has lost each of its last three road games.
- Kennesaw State has covered the spread in each of its last seven home games against conference opponents.
- Jacksonville State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight road games.
- Kennesaw State has won the first half in seven of its last eight home games.
- Kennesaw State has won the first quarter in four of its last five home games against conference opponents.
Why the Jacksonville State Gamecocks will win
- Jacksonville State has won each of its last nine games in October.
- Kennesaw State has lost four of its last five games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Jacksonville State’s last seven games.
- Jacksonville State has won the first half in seven of its last eight games in October.
- Jacksonville State has won the first quarter in six of its last eight games in October.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kennesaw State’s last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Jacksonville State’s last five games against teams from Georgia have gone OVER the total points line.
Kennesaw State Owls Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Javon Rogers ranks 10th amongst qualified players for Yards Per Reception (21.6) this season.
Jacksonville State Gamecocks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Caden Creel is one of only six players in the FBS to record 1,000 passing yards and 250 rushing yards this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kennesaw State ranks T133rd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (100.0).
- Kennesaw State ranks T131st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (20.0).
- Jacksonville State has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10 points or less of any FBS team this season (2).
- Jacksonville State ranks 10th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (150.8).
Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State Prediction
In this Jacksonville State vs Kennesaw State, Jacksonville State is coming as -2.5 road favorites. Both teams are coming into this matchup on opposite trajectories, as Jacksonville State has back-to-back wins, while Kennesaw has lost three straight games after winning its season opener. Jacksonville State has a far better offense, scoring 5.6 points per game more than Kennesaw, while also having a slightly better defense. I will lay the small number with the team that has been in better form and has better numbers so far. Take Jacksonville State and lay the -2.5.
