Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs MTSU Blue Raiders Prediction, 10/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs MTSU Blue Raiders

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Location: Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, TN

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Raiders (+6.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The MTSU Blue Raiders (1-6) will play the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (4-3) at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. MTSU opens this matchup as 6.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 54.5.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks head into this game 4-3 for this season. In their last matchup, the Gamecocks played against the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens and earned the victory with a final of 38-25. In all, they ran 74 plays which totaled 388 yds. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks ran the ball a total of 50 different times and totaled 255 yds, earning them an average of 5.1 yards per carry. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Gamecocks gave up 34 yds on 22 attempts, which averages out to 1.5 yds per run allowed. Jacksonville State relinquished 32 pass completions on 50 tries for 422 yards, and a completion percentage of 64.0%.

Concerning scoring, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks have an average of 30.7 PPG. Offensively they average 276.0 yards on the ground giving them a rank of 3rd in college football. The Gamecocks have tallied 2,916 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Jacksonville State has amassed 4 passing touchdowns and 21 rushing touchdowns. Jacksonville State has amassed 158 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 38 penalties for 373 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 8 different times.

The Gamecocks sit in 86th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 26.6 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.0 yards per run and 146.7 yards on the ground per game for the year. During this campaign, they have given up 1,027 yards via the running game in 7 contests. In terms of yards through the air, the Gamecocks are conceding 1,691 yds which puts them in 68th in college football. They are giving up 241.6 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 64.3%. In total, they are surrendering 388.3 yards per game ranking them 93rd in college football. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns via the pass and 11 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Blue Raiders come into this game with a record of 1-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Blue Raiders took a loss by a score of 31-28 when they played the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens. MTSU allowed 36 attempts on the ground for 79 yards (2.2 yds per carry). The Blue Raiders pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 63.6%, surrendering 281 yds on 28 for 44 passing. The Blue Raiders finished the contest with a total of 384 yds while running 72 plays (5.3 yards per play). MTSU ran the ball for 4.7 yards per attempt, totaling 103 yards on 22 carries.

The MTSU Blue Raiders average 330.9 yards per game, which has them sitting 111th in Division 1. The MTSU offense has accrued 435 penalty yards on 49 violations, ranking them 62nd in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They average 85.7 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 600 yards for the year. They have thrown 5 picks while letting opponents recover 3 fumbles and they have recorded 134 1st downs. Regarding this team's ability to score points, the Blue Raiders are ranked 124th in the nation with 18.6 points per contest. During the season thus far, the Blue Raiders have thrown for 1,716 passing yards along with holding an average of 245.1 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 58th in college football.

MTSU has given up a total of 999 yards on the ground (142.7 yards per contest) and 8 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. They have allowed 18 touchdowns via the pass and 234.1 yards per game, which puts them in 91st in the nation. Overall, they have allowed 208 total points. They have earned 4 fumbles recovered and 4 picks so far this season. The Blue Raiders defense has been on the field for 460 plays, which is good for 22nd in D-1. The Blue Raiders are surrendering 29.7 points per game, which has them sitting 103rd in the country.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Gamecocks -6.0

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