Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Kennesaw State Owls Prediction, 10/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Kennesaw State Owls

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Location: Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium in Kennesaw, GA

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Owls (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

The Kennesaw State Owls (1-3) will go up against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (3-2) at Walens Family Field at Fifth Third Stadium on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Kennesaw State opens this matchup as 2.5-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 49.5.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this season. In their last contest, the Gamecocks played against the MTSU Blue Raiders and went home with a win by a final score of 23-13. In the running game, the Gamecocks conceded 103 yards on 30 attempts, which averages out to 3.4 yards per rush allowed. Jacksonville State gave up 18 completions on 28 attempts for 216 yards, and a completion rate of 64.3%. Overall, they had 66 plays which totaled 517 yards. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks rushed the ball a total of 39 different times and accounted for 276 yards, which is an average of 7.1 yds per carry.

Concerning getting in the endzone, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 27.4 points per game. Offensively they're averaging 160.8 yards via the ground game which is 67th in D-1. The Gamecocks have racked up 1,962 total yards for the season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Jacksonville State has compiled 9 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. Jacksonville State has accrued 104 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 29 penalties for 255 yards. They have surrendered the football 7 different times.

When talking about yards via the pass, the Gamecocks have given up 754 yds which ranks them 17th in Division 1. They are conceding 150.8 yards per game via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 65.9%. For the season, they are granting 321.6 yards/contest which ranks them 49th in D-1. They have surrendered 5 touchdowns via the pass and 5 touchdowns on the ground. They are allowing 4.3 yards per tote and 170.8 rushing yards per game so far this season. For the year, they have conceded 854 running yards through 5 games. The Gamecocks rank 57th in D-1 in terms of the opposition scoring, giving up 21.8 points per game.

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The Owls head into this matchup 1-3 this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Owls took a loss by a score of 17-14 when they faced the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Kennesaw State allowed 31 run attempts for 119 yds (3.8 yards per rush). The Owls pass defense allowed a completion rate of 77.4%, relinquishing 244 yards on 24 out of 31 passing. The Owls finished the contest with a total of 326 yds while they ran 62 plays (5.3 yds per play). Kennesaw State ran the ball for 5.2 yards per carry, finishing the game with 197 yards on 38 carries.

The Kennesaw State Owls are averaging 368.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 92nd in D-1. The Kennesaw State offense has compiled 235 penalty yards on 27 infractions, which ranks them 96th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They maintain an average of 167.0 yards per game via the rush and have toted the ball for 668 yards in total. They have thrown 2 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 85 1st downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Owls are sitting 110th in Division 1 by tallying 21.8 points per game. During the season so far, the Owls currently have a total of 804 yards via the pass not to mention an average of 201.0 throwing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 97th in Division 1.

Kennesaw State has allowed a total of 666 yards rushing (166.5 yards per outing) as well as 8 touchdowns rushing so far this year. They have allowed the opposition 2 touchdowns through the air and 196.5 yards/contest, ranking them 54th in college football. Overall, they have surrendered 90 pts. Their defense has tallied 4 fumbles and 1 interception so far this season. The Owls defense has participated in 250 plays, which has them ranked 12th in the country. The Owls are surrendering 22.5 points per game, which has them 61st in college football.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Owls +2.5

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