Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Georgia Southern Eagles Prediction, 9/13/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Georgia Southern Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025

Location: Allen E. Paulson Stadium in Statesboro, GA

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 58

Allen E. Paulson Stadium is the site where the Georgia Southern Eagles (0-2) will meet the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1-1) on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Georgia Southern opens this contest as 3.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 58.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks head into this game 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Gamecocks faced the Liberty Flames and earned the victory with a final of 34-24. On the ground, the Gamecocks gave up 199 yards on 37 tries, which averages out to 5.4 yds per rush allowed. Jacksonville State conceded 19 pass completions on 29 tries for 335 yards, and a completion rate of 65.5%. On the day, they tallied 62 plays which gave them 390 yds. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ran the rock 50 times and accrued 338 yards, which earned them an average of 6.8 yards per tote.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have an average of 22.0 points per game. As a team they hold an average of 251.5 yards on the ground ranking them 21st in the nation. The Gamecocks have earned 712 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Jacksonville State has earned 5 touchdowns on the ground. Jacksonville State has compiled 36 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 8 penalties for 70 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 1 time.

When talking about passing yardage, the Gamecocks are giving up 649 yds which has them sitting in 131st in the country. They are allowing 324.5 yards per game via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 66.1%. Overall, they have given up 478.0 yards per contest which ranks them 129th in the nation. They have granted 4 touchdowns through the air as well as 1 touchdown running the ball. They are giving up 4.1 yards per rushing attempt and 153.5 rushing yards per game on the season. Overall, they have allowed 307 running yards through 2 games. The Gamecocks rank 70th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, allowing 20.5 points per contest.

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The Eagles head into this game 0-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Eagles took a loss by a final score of 59-20 when they faced the USC Trojans. The Eagles finished with a total of 377 yards while they ran 78 plays (4.8 yards per play). Georgia Southern rushed the ball for 4.3 yds per carry, totaling 142 yds on 33 attempts. Georgia Southern relinquished 33 attempts on the ground for 309 yards (9.4 yds per carry). The Eagles secondary conceded a completion percentage of 66.7%, surrendering 446 yds on 20 out of 30 passing.

When discussing the points being put on the board, the Eagles currently rank 113th in college football maintaining an average of 17.0 points per game. The Georgia Southern Eagles hold an average of 309.5 yards per game, ranking them 110th in Division 1. The Georgia Southern offense has racked up 59 penalty yards on 6 violations, which is good for 127th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have been able to earn 39 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Eagles have thrown for 393 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 196.5 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 90th in college football. They average 113.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 226 yards for this season.

The Eagles are conceding 50.5 points per contest, which has them ranked 135th in college football. Georgia Southern has conceded a total of 660 yards via the ground game (330.0 yards/game) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns through the air and 311.0 yards/game, which has them ranked 129th in D-1. The Eagles defense has been on the field for 135 plays, which ranks them 94th in the nation. Their defense has compiled 2 fumbles and 2 interceptions this year.

Who will win tonight's Gamecocks/Eagles college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Eagles -3.5

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