Sam Houston Bearkats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks Prediction, 11/7/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Sam Houston Bearkats vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, AL

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (-17.5)

Total/Over-Under: 47.5

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks (6-2) will try to defeat the Sam Houston Bearkats (1-7) at AmFirst Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Jacksonville State opens as 17.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 47.5.

The Sam Houston Bearkats come into this game with a record of 1-7 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bearkats stepped onto the field against the Missouri State Bears and went home with a loss by a final score of 24-3. In the game, they had 60 plays which totaled 284 yards. The Sam Houston Bearkats ended up rushing 25 different times and recorded 26 yards, which is an average of 1.0 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Bearkats conceded 129 yds on 39 attempts, which calculates to 3.3 yds per run surrendered. Sam Houston conceded 12 pass completions on 18 tries for 184 yds, and a completion rate of 66.7%.

When it comes to scoring, the Sam Houston Bearkats have an average of 18.0 points per contest. As a unit they are averaging 75.9 yards in the run game which ranks them 138th in Division 1. The Bearkats have earned 2,582 total yards this season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Sam Houston has amassed 13 passing touchdowns and 4 touchdowns on the ground. Sam Houston has earned 129 first downs as a team, and they have been called for 70 infractions for 606 yds. They have surrendered the football 9 different times.

Regarding yards via the pass, the Bearkats have allowed 1,171 yds which has them sitting in 4th in Division 1. They have yielded 146.4 yards per outing through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 53.5%. In total, they have surrendered 338.1 yards/game ranking them 49th in Division 1. They have yielded 11 touchdowns through the air in addition to 13 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up an average of 4.9 yards per attempt on the ground and 191.8 rushing yards per game on the season. Over the course of this year, they have allowed 1,534 yards via the running game in 8 contests. The Bearkats rank 73rd in the country concerning the opposition scoring, giving up 25.1 points per contest.

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The Gamecocks come into this matchup with a record of 6-2 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Gamecocks walked away with a victory by a final of 24-0 when they faced the New Mexico State Aggies. Jacksonville State gave up 34 run attempts for 194 yds (5.7 yds per carry). The Gamecocks pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 35.0%, relinquishing 23 yards on 7 out of 20 passing. The Gamecocks finished the game with a total of 428 yds while they ran 64 plays (6.7 yds per play). Jacksonville State ended up running for 6.9 yds per carry, finishing with 324 yds on 47 carries.

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks maintain an average of 395.3 yards per contest, which ranks them 59th in the country. The Jacksonville State offense has racked up 478 yards of penalties on 54 infractions, which is 64th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They average 171.9 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,375 yards overall. They have tossed 8 interceptions while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have been able to earn 173 first downs. Regarding their ability to score points, the Gamecocks are sitting 77th in the country scoring 26.9 points per game. For the season to this point, the Gamecocks have racked up 1,787 yards through the air along with holding an average of 223.4 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 76th in the nation.

The Gamecocks are relinquishing 19.9 points per contest, ranking them 32nd in Division 1. Jacksonville State has conceded a total of 1,289 yards rushing (161.1 yards/game) as well as 8 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have given up 8 touchdowns via the pass as well as 168.8 yards/game, which has them ranked 11th in the nation. The Gamecocks defense has taken the field for 512 plays, which is good for 51st in college football. They have compiled 0 fumbles and 7 picks for the season. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 159 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Bearkats +17.5

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