- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Kennesaw State Owls
- Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Venue: Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw, GA
- Broadcast: CBSSN
- Betting Odds: Owls (+2.5)
- Over/Under: 49.5
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The Kennesaw State Owls (1-3) will face off against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-2) in an exciting college football clash at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium on October 7, 2026. Kennesaw State enters the game as 2.5-point underdogs, with the over/under line set at 49.5.
Current season stats show that the Jacksonville State Gamecocks boast a record of 3-2. Their last matchup concluded with a victory over the MTSU Blue Raiders, ending the game at 23-13. On the ground, the Gamecocks allowed 103 rushing yards on 30 attempts, averaging 3.4 yards per carry. In the air, they surrendered 18 completions from 28 throws for 216 yards, translating to a completion rate of 64.3%. Overall, the Gamecocks executed 66 plays, accumulating 517 total yards, while their rushing game netted 276 yards from 39 carries—an impressive average of 7.1 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks average 27.4 points per game. Their offensive output includes an average of 160.8 rushing yards, ranking 67th in Division I. So far this season, they have amassed a total of 1,962 yards, distributing their scoring with 9 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They’ve recorded 104 first downs, but have faced challenges with 29 penalties costing them 255 yards, while turning the ball over 7 times.
Defensively, the Gamecocks have allowed 754 passing yards, ranking them 17th in Division I. They give up an average of 150.8 passing yards per game, with a completion percentage against of 65.9%. Overall, they permit 321.6 yards per contest, placing them 49th in the division. They have yielded 5 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns, averaging 4.3 yards per carry and 170.8 rushing yards per game. To date, they’ve conceded a total of 854 rushing yards in 5 games and allow 21.8 points per game, placing them 57th in Division
The Kennesaw State Owls enter this contest with a record of 1-3. In their last outing, they suffered a narrow loss to the Arkansas State Red Wolves, finishing at 17-14. The Owls’ run defense allowed 31 attempts for 119 yards, averaging 3.8 yards per carry. On the pass defense side, they faced a completion rate of 77.4%, yielding 244 yards from 24 completions on 31 attempts. In total, they gained 326 yards, running 62 plays at an average of 5.3 yards per play with 197 rushing yards off 38 carries at 5.2 yards per carry.
The Kennesaw State Owls have generated an average of 368.0 yards per game, ranking 92nd in Division I. Their offense has incurred 235 penalty yards over 27 penalties, placing them 96th nationwide in that regard. They average 167.0 rushing yards per game, totaling 668 yards in this domain. They’ve thrown 2 interceptions, allowed 2 fumbles to be recovered by opponents, and achieved 85 first downs. Scoring-wise, the Owls are positioned 110th in Division I, averaging 21.8 points per game. They have logged 804 passing yards thus far, averaging 201.0 yards per game, ranking them 97th in the division.
Kennesaw State’s run defense has given up 666 yards (166.5 yards per game) and 8 rushing touchdowns this season. They’ve allowed 2 passing touchdowns and an average of 196.5 yards through the air, ranking 54th in college football. Overall, they’ve conceded 90 points, notching 4 fumbles and 1 interception on defense so far this year. Their defensive unit has been involved in 250 plays, ranking 12th in the country. They allow an average of 22.5 points per game, placing them 61st in college football.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s Gamecocks vs Owls college football matchup against the spread?
Expert Prediction: Take the Owls +2.5
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