Georgia Southern Eagles vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 9/19/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Southern Eagles vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, AL

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 52.5

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1-2) are hosting the Georgia Southern Eagles (1-1) at AmFirst Stadium on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Georgia Southern opens this matchup as 4-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 52.5.

The Georgia Southern Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Eagles faced the Clemson Tigers and took a loss by a score of 22-7. The Georgia Southern Eagles ran the rock 18 different times and accounted for 22 yards, which had them averaging 1.2 yds per carry. When all was said and done, they had 66 plays which converted into 266 yds. Georgia Southern surrendered 20 pass completions on 35 attempts for 197 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.1%. In the running game, the Eagles gave up 150 yds on 39 tries, which is 3.8 yds per run surrendered.

The Eagles have racked up 779 total yards this season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Georgia Southern has amassed 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the football over 2 different times. Georgia Southern has accumulated 40 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 14 penalties for 142 yds. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 92.0 yards rushing which is 130th in D-1. When talking about putting points on the board, the Georgia Southern Eagles have an average of 19.0 points per game.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Eagles have given up 306 yds which ranks them 34th in the nation. They have yielded 153.0 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 45.3%. During this campaign, they have yielded 232.0 yards/contest which puts them 21st in Division 1. They have granted 1 touchdown through the air as well as no TD's on the ground. They are giving up an average of 2.3 yards per rushing attempt and 79.0 rushing yards per game for the year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 158 yards via the ground game in 2 games. The Eagles are sitting in 18th in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 11.0 PPG.

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The Gamecocks come into this game with a record of 1-2 for this year. In their last game, the Gamecocks went home defeated by a final of 29-27 when they faced the Ohio Bobcats. Jacksonville State surrendered 46 run attempts for 165 yds (3.6 yds per rush). The Gamecocks secondary gave up a completion percentage of 65.0%, relinquishing 97 yds on 13 out of 20 passing. The Gamecocks finished the contest with a total of 447 yds and they ran 72 plays (6.2 yards per play). Jacksonville State rushed the football for 3.5 yards per attempt, finishing with 161 yds on 46 attempts.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks maintain an average of 381.0 yards/game, which is good for 85th in D-1. The Jacksonville State offense has accrued 165 yds of penalties on 18 infractions, which ranks 19th in the country in terms of giving up free yards. They average 140.0 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 420 yards for this year. They have tossed 2 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have obtained 62 1st downs. In relation to putting points on the board, the Gamecocks are ranking 87th in college football averaging 27.7 points per game. During this campaign to this point, the Gamecocks have thrown for 723 yards through the air along with holding an average of 241.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 61st in the country.

The Gamecocks are relinquishing 23.0 points per game, which has them ranked 81st in Division 1. Jacksonville State has given up a total of 569 yards rushing (189.7 yards per outing) as well as 2 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. They have conceded 3 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 117.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 10th in Division 1. The Gamecocks defense has been on the field for 190 plays, which has them ranked 132nd in college football. They have no fumbles and 3 picks on the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Eagles +4.0

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