- Matchup: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs. Sam Houston Bearkats
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Venue: Elliott T. Bowers Stadium, Huntsville, TX
- Broadcast: CBSSN
- Betting Line: Bearkats (+8.5)
- Total Points/Over-Under: 55.5
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Pitting the Sam Houston Bearkats (0-5) against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (2-3), Elliott T. Bowers Stadium will host this exciting game on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Sam Houston enters as 8.5-point underdogs, with a total points line set at 55.5.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks arrive with a season record of 2-3. In their previous game, they were defeated by the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, ending the match at 42-25. They executed 79 plays for a total of 390 yards. The Gamecocks managed to rush the ball 54 times, amassing 262 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per carry. On the defensive end, they allowed 225 rushing yards on 50 attempts, an average of 4.5 yards per carry. Jacksonville State yielded 13 completions on 22 pass attempts for a combined 152 yards, achieving a completion rate of 59.1%.
This season, the Gamecocks have accumulated a total of 2,029 yards. In terms of scoring, Jacksonville State has recorded 3 touchdowns via the air and 15 on the ground, while turning the ball over 7 times. The offense has achieved 108 first downs but has incurred 25 penalties for 237 yards. They lead the nation with an impressive average of 261.4 yards rushing per game, scoring an average of 29.6 points per game.
The Bearkats, still seeking their first victory this season, currently stand at 0-5. In their latest outing, they were defeated 37-10 by the New Mexico State Aggies. In that game, Sam Houston conceded 31 rushing attempts for 95 yards, averaging just 3.1 yards per carry. Their passing defense allowed a completion rate of 73.1%, resulting in 255 yards from 19 completions on 26 attempts. The Bearkats managed to accumulate 313 yards from 65 plays, averaging 4.8 yards per play, and their rushing attack yielded only 2.7 yards per carry, totaling 69 yards on 26 attempts.
Sam Houston’s offense averages just 275.6 yards per game, ranking them 131st in Division I. They have accrued a total of 289 penalty yards from 32 infractions, placing them 72nd nationally. Their ground game averages 98.6 yards per game, compiling a total of 493 yards this season. They’ve thrown 5 interceptions and allowed 2 fumbles to be recovered by opponents, achieving 78 first downs. In scoring efforts, the Bearkats rank 132nd in Division I, managing only 15.0 points per game. This season, they have amassed 885 passing yards, averaging just 177.0 yards per game, ranking them 111th in Division I.
This year, Sam Houston has allowed a combined total of 742 rushing yards (148.4 yards/game) and 10 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, they’ve given up 12 passing touchdowns and 308.4 yards per game, placing them 133rd in the nation. Cumulatively, their defense has conceded 208 points, recovering 4 fumbles and recording 2 interceptions throughout the season. The Bearkats’ defense has been on the field for 345 plays, ranking 77th in Division I, and they’re allowing an alarming rate of 41.6 points per game, sitting 135th in the country.
Who will emerge victorious in today’s Gamecocks vs. Bearkats college football matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on the Bearkats +8.5
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