Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats Prediction, 9/12/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Jacksonville State Gamecocks vs Ohio Bobcats

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Location: Peden Stadium in Athens, OH

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Bobcats (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Ohio Bobcats (0-1) are welcoming the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (1-1) at Peden Stadium on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Jacksonville State opens this game as 3-point dogs. The total has been set at 51.5.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks head into this matchup 1-1 this season. The last time they took the field, the Gamecocks stepped onto the field against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels and took home the win by a score of 49-7. The Jacksonville State Gamecocks rushed the ball a total of 31 different times and amassed 174 yards, which had them averaging 5.6 yards per tote. In all, they had 61 plays which gave them a total of 526 yds. Jacksonville State surrendered 12 pass completions on 19 attempts for a total of 90 yards, and a completion rate of 63.2%. Against the rush, the Gamecocks gave up 195 yds on 38 attempts, which is an average of 5.1 yds per run allowed.

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In terms of putting points on the board, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks are averaging 28.0 PPG. As a unit they average 129.5 yards on the ground which is 93rd in the country. The Gamecocks have tallied 696 total yards for this campaign. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Jacksonville State has totaled 5 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns on the ground. Jacksonville State has accumulated 40 first downs as a team, and they have committed 13 infractions for 125 yds. They have surrendered the football 3 different times.

The Gamecocks rank 84th in D-1 when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 20.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.9 yards per rushing attempt and 202.0 rushing yards per game for the year. Overall, they have allowed 404 rushing yards through 2 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Gamecocks have given up 254 yds which has them ranked 97th in college football. They have yielded 127.0 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 64.3%. Over the course of this year, they are granting 329.0 yards per outing which puts them 75th in Division 1. They have yielded 2 touchdowns via the pass as well as 1 touchdown running the ball.

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The Bobcats step onto the field holding a record of 0-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bobcats went home defeated by a final of 49-21 when they played the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Ohio relinquished 42 rushing attempts for 248 yds (5.9 yards per rush). The Bobcats pass defense conceded a completion rate of 56.3%, relinquishing 275 yards on 18 out of 32 passing. The Bobcats finished the contest with a total of 303 yards and they ran 65 plays (4.7 yds per play). Ohio ran the football for 4.2 yards per tote, finishing with 139 yds on 33 carries.

In terms of the points being put on the board, the Bobcats are 93rd in the country scoring 21.0 PPG. The Ohio Bobcats average 303.0 yards per contest, which ranks them 112th in Division 1. The Ohio offense has racked up 30 yds of penalties on 2 violations, which is 133rd in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 1 pick while letting opponents recover no fumbles and they have recorded 17 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Bobcats have compiled 164 yards via the pass. They have an average of 139.0 run yards per game.

The Bobcats are giving up 49.0 points per contest, which puts them 127th in the country. Ohio has given up a total of 248 yards on the ground and 4 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have given up 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 275.0 yards per outing, which has them in 111th in college football. The Bobcats defense has been on the field for 74 plays, which has them sitting 104th in college football. Their defense has compiled no fumbles recovered and no interceptions this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Gamecocks +3.0

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