Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 11/29/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025

Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (7-4) will play the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-3) at AmFirst Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Jacksonville State opens this game as 3.0-point underdogs. The total has been set at 54.5.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head into this game 8-3 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Hilltoppers faced off with the LSU Tigers and took a loss by a final of 13-10. Once the final whistle blew, they had 65 plays for 152 yds. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ran the ball 24 different times and totaled 22 yds, earning them an average of 0.9 yds per carry. On the ground, the Hilltoppers gave up 126 yards on 37 attempts, which averages out to 3.4 yds per run allowed. Western Kentucky surrendered 25 pass completions on 42 tries for a total of 202 yards, and a completion percentage of 59.5%.

The Hilltoppers have earned 4,481 total yards over the course of this year. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Western Kentucky has earned 21 touchdowns via the pass and 17 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 17 times. Western Kentucky has recorded 239 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 66 penalties for 653 yards. As a unit they have an average of 126.4 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 102nd in D-1. When talking about scoring points, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have an average of 29.4 points per outing.

Concerning yards through the air, the Hilltoppers have given up 2,435 yards which has them ranked 72nd in the country. They are giving up 221.4 yards per outing via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 55.2%. Overall, they are surrendering 392.5 yards per game which puts them 89th in D-1. They have granted 9 touchdowns by air in addition to 12 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 171.2 rushing yards per game so far this season. For the year, they have given up 1,883 running yards through 11 games. The Hilltoppers sit in 48th in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 22.2 PPG.

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The Gamecocks head into this game 7-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Gamecocks took a defeat with a final score of 27-21 when they played the FIU Panthers. The Gamecocks finished the contest with a total of 449 yds while they ran 77 plays (5.8 yards per play). Jacksonville State rushed for 5.5 yds per carry, finishing with 251 yards on 46 carries. Jacksonville State relinquished 41 attempts on the ground for 202 yards (4.9 yds per rush). The Gamecocks passing defense gave up a completion rate of 50.0%, surrendering 196 yards on 14 out of 28 through the air.

When discussing putting points on the board, the Gamecocks currently sit 52nd in D-1 holding an average of 29.5 PPG. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks have an average of 420.7 yards per game, which has them ranked 37th in D-1. The Jacksonville State offense has accrued 601 yards of penalties on 63 infractions, which is good for 88th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 6 picks while letting opponents recover 6 fumbles and they have earned 239 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Gamecocks have a total of 1,777 yards through the air as well as an average of 161.5 passing yards per contest, which ranks 119th in the nation. They hold an average of 259.2 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 2,851 yards for the season.

The Gamecocks are allowing 26.1 PPG, ranking them 79th in college football. Jacksonville State has surrendered a total of 1,656 rushing yards (150.5 yards per contest) in addition to 17 touchdowns rushing this season. They have given up 18 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 248.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 112th in the country. The Gamecocks defense has been on the field for 761 plays, which is good for 101st in Division 1. Their defense has totaled 8 fumbles and 11 interceptions on the season. In total, they have allowed 287 pts.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Gamecocks +3.0

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